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CK55 BWW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,729 mi
Last recorded112,729 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 BWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 112,729 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 108,650 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 103,104 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 98,148 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 96,712 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear upper suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 94,348 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 94,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,788 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 84,043 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,800 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 80,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,978 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 69,844 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust support brackets snapped (exhaust isnt insecure)

nearside side repeater has water ingress

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,844 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust support brackets snapped (exhaust isnt insecure)

nearside side repeater has water ingress

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,765 miles

Exhaust rear section front mounting hook broken

Pass 24 Sep 2013 61,283 miles

exhaust rear section front mounting hook corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,864 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 54,864 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,771 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,142 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 34,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,105 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 BWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CK55 BWW, 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 CK55 BWW registered?

CK55 BWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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