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BT55 ZXU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,404 mi
Last recorded130,404 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ZXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 130,404 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 14 Mar 2018 130,404 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 122,892 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 122,892 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,251 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 105,250 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 93,082 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,397 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 66,803 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,469 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,613 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BT55 ZXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT55 ZXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT55 ZXU registered?

BT55 ZXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is BT55 ZXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 ZXU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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