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CK55 BWN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,237 mi
Last recorded71,237 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 BWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 71,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 71,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 68,995 miles

Child seat fitted to rear of vehice.

Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.

Cover panels on underside of vehicle preventing inspection of some brake pipes.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear sub-frame corroded.

Slight play and deterioration in front and rear suspension bushes.

Fail 12 Feb 2025 68,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted to rear of vehice.

Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.

Cover panels on underside of vehicle preventing inspection of some brake pipes.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear sub-frame corroded.

Slight play and deterioration in front and rear suspension bushes.

Pass 23 Jan 2024 65,361 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in suspension bushes front and rear.

Fail 23 Jan 2024 65,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in suspension bushes front and rear.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 60,470 miles

Child seats fitted to rear of vehicle.

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,728 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on rear sub-frame.

Fail 16 Feb 2022 53,728 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on rear sub-frame.

Pass 10 Feb 2021 49,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm approx legal imit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 49,387 miles

Central Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm approx legal imit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,563 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,053 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,381 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 38,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer side walls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,514 miles

front inner pads

o/s/r tyre bald inside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2015 34,686 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2015 34,686 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,825 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,077 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,073 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,800 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,412 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 21,412 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,912 miles

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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CK55 BWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CK55 BWN, 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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CK55 BWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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