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BV55 TVL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,828 mi
Last recorded78,828 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 TVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 78,828 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 78,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 76,597 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2024 76,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 74,761 miles

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

offside front tyre cracked in tread

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2023 74,760 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

offside front tyre cracked in tread

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,552 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in front bearings

slight play in nearside front ball joint

Fail 14 Sep 2022 72,551 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in front bearings

slight play in nearside front ball joint

Pass 18 Aug 2021 70,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front suspension rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front suspension rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 70,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front suspension rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front suspension rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,929 miles

Both front lower arms boots come away but still prevent ingress of dirt

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Middle to rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Nearside diff seal slight weep of grease

Nearside rear tyre below 2mm

Fail 2 Sep 2020 67,929 miles

Both front lower arms boots come away but still prevent ingress of dirt

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Middle to rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Nearside diff seal slight weep of grease

Nearside rear tyre below 2mm

Pass 29 Aug 2019 65,639 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 28 Aug 2019 65,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM JOINT REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM JOINT REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OUTER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 10 Sep 2018 63,089 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 63,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 54,721 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2016 53,772 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 53,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 52,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

no dip stick

Fail 28 May 2015 52,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

no dip stick

Fail 23 May 2014 49,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no dipstick

Pass 23 May 2014 49,608 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no dipstick

Pass 17 May 2013 46,190 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 46,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,292 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 42,280 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 36,943 miles

n/s/f/ tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2010 32,622 miles

n/s wiper judders

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 29 May 2009 29,272 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,039 miles

off side front tyre spliting on inner side wall

off side front tyre worn on edge

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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BV55 TVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV55 TVL, 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.

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BV55 TVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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