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BF55 LGU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,761 mi
Last recorded144,761 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 144,761 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 137,611 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 131,020 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 120,047 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 110,743 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 110,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,308 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 110,308 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 108,677 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 108,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 105,298 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 90,129 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 90,129 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 85,646 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 80,895 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,580 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 77,580 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,130 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 56,082 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 May 2011 56,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,223 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,897 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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BF55 LGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BF55 LGU, 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 BF55 LGU registered?

BF55 LGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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