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MP55 BTU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,299 mi
Last recorded122,299 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 BTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 122,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer / front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 118,154 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 110,606 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 110,265 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 104,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 96,068 miles

Front brake discs scored and lipped

Nearside Front drop link top bush slight split

Offside Front Lower jacking block missing

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jun 2017 79,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner side-wall splitting.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake effort just met minimum requirements. it would appear that adjustment/repair may be required.

Pass 27 May 2016 64,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger door catching on the wing when opening.

Nearside Front Steering rack gater has slight mist of grease

Offside Rear Tyre has inner edge perishing.

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

Fail 27 May 2016 64,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger door catching on the wing when opening.

Nearside Front Steering rack gater has slight mist of grease

Offside Rear Tyre has inner edge perishing.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,133 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,828 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 42,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 29,934 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside front tyre cuts to outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre has a deep cut to tread

Offside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,442 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,360 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 25,451 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 25,451 miles

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

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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MP55 BTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MP55 BTU, 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 MP55 BTU registered?

MP55 BTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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