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BU54 TKN

2005 Mercedes Unknown

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

304,111 mi
Last recorded304,111 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Unknown149,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 TKN
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 304,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S & O/S (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 303,552 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 301,268 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General Under Body Corrosion

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 301,268 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General Under Body Corrosion

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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BU54 TKN is a 2005 Mercedes Unknown in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 149,152 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU54 TKN registered?

BU54 TKN is a 2005 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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