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BG05 CGK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

173,510 mi
Last recorded173,510 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 173,510 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle , unable to fully inspect all items

headlamp lenses faded

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2023 167,212 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 167,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 159,800 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 153,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 153,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 146,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush bracket loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm plus unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake pedal sticks on and dose not fully release

Fail 11 Mar 2020 146,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnet area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush bracket loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm plus unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake pedal sticks on and dose not fully release

Pass 14 Feb 2019 142,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet area (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 138,711 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears have slight movement. (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both cloudy. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 131,274 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 131,247 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 125,748 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearimng on inner and outer treads

Fail 8 Mar 2016 125,748 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearimng on inner and outer treads

Pass 12 Mar 2015 118,125 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Mar 2014 110,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 110,530 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 101,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2013 101,542 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2012 92,366 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,153 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 73,132 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 73,131 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 63,885 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 63,885 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 47,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,168 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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BG05 CGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG05 CGK, 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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BG05 CGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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