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K17 BOK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,962 mi
Last recorded52,962 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 BOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 52,962 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 50,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 50,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 48,262 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 46,975 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 45,441 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 44,414 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 44,414 miles

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 43,384 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 42,230 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,159 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 37,945 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,120 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 36,120 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,031 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 30,912 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 30,912 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,905 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,496 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 20,860 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 17,838 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,407 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 10,963 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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K17 BOK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K17 BOK, 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 K17 BOK registered?

K17 BOK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is K17 BOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 BOK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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