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FD55 BKK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,699 mi
Last recorded132,699 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 BKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 132,699 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pads maybe getting low advise check

engine oil leak

rear suspension rusty sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2021 132,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pads maybe getting low advise check

engine oil leak

rear suspension rusty sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 128,586 miles

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

rear suspension rust covers fitted to sills and underside

slight play found at both front wheels

Pass 16 Sep 2019 122,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge - Has Cut In Sidewall Not Down To Cords ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 115,359 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 115,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 107,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 102,166 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear tyre has a small cut on the inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn edges

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,488 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 90,459 miles

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

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner and outer edges

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2013 83,671 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,628 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 71,115 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front brake pads fairly low

offside rear tyre inner wall split but not showing fibres

Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,615 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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FD55 BKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FD55 BKK, 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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What year was FD55 BKK registered?

FD55 BKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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