MERCEDES-BENZ C BN55VBP has 24 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 99,669 miles 3 months ago on Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 14:00.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 10th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

BN55VBP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 202799,669 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 202699,667 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. DANGEROUS - Bonnet Seriously At Risk Of Opening Inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
  12. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 202424TH NOVEMBER 202597,535 MI
PASSED29TH AUGUST 202328TH AUGUST 202495,690 MI
FAILED23RD AUGUST 202395,417 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED23RD AUGUST 202222ND AUGUST 202390,827 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED22ND AUGUST 202290,806 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Not Tested (4.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 202127TH SEPTEMBER 202286,852 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 202186,852 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20201ST DECEMBER 202183,243 MI
FAILED27TH NOVEMBER 202083,243 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Side Repeater Not Working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 201921ST NOVEMBER 202073,581 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 20189TH NOVEMBER 201963,409 MI
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20179TH NOVEMBER 201860,262 MI
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 201530TH NOVEMBER 201659,047 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  5. ADVISORY - Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Damaged, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Camber (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Edges Close To Cords
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn On Edges Close To Cords
  12. ADVISORY - Drive Belt Slightly Deteriorated
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201422ND NOVEMBER 201557,697 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. USER ENTERED - Drive Belt Slightly Deteriorated
  10. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Worn On Edges
  11. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Worn Close To Cords
FAILED19TH NOVEMBER 201457,697 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Obligatory Mirror Deteriorated, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. USER ENTERED - Drive Belt Slightly Deteriorated
  12. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Worn On Edges
  13. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Worn Close To Cords
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201322ND NOVEMBER 201456,440 MI
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 201356,440 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 201222ND NOVEMBER 201355,338 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 201122ND NOVEMBER 201254,234 MI
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201019TH SEPTEMBER 201151,936 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 200916TH SEPTEMBER 201041,999 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 200816TH SEPTEMBER 200933,834 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Gougeto Sidewall Off Tyre
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In N/s/f Wheel Bearing
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN55VBP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

BN55VBP MOT Comments

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BN55VBP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 99,669 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,746 miles

BN55VBP FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz C with registration BN55VBP was manufactured on Friday 16th September 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.1 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 99,669 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 4,746 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz C beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN55VBP has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz C has had 53 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 14 Major, 3 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz C is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does BN55VBP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 30th April 2026 BN55VBP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN55VBP Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 30th April 2026 BN55VBP does have Tax. Read more

When does BN55VBP Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN55VBP will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BN55VBP MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN55VBP will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 10th February 2027. Read more

When did BN55VBP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN55VBP was on Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 14:00. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN55VBP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for BN55VBP we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN55VBP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for BN55VBP we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has BN55VBP done?

The odometer reading for BN55VBP at the last MOT in February 2026 was 99,669 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,746 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN55VBP?

The vehicle BN55VBP was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 16th September 2005. Read more

What colour is BN55VBP?

The official colour of BN55VBP is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BN55VBP have?

BN55VBP has a 2.1 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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