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BG05 DXU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,002 mi
Last recorded145,002 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 DXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 145,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 145,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 138,923 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 136,326 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 136,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,185 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 125,603 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2015 30,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED BELT NOT CHECKED

Pass 15 Nov 2014 111,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2014 111,320 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 102,968 miles

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)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 102,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 89,978 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,077 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,751 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,321 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 45,980 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 DXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG05 DXU, 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 BG05 DXU registered?

BG05 DXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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