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BG05 DXX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,269 mi
Last recorded148,269 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2022 148,269 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 145,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 142,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring many testable items

Pass 7 Feb 2019 133,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake pedal excess movement indicating incorrect adjustment.

Undertrays fitted obscuring many testable items

Pass 9 Feb 2018 125,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several places (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 9 Feb 2018 125,372 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several places (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 16 Feb 2017 118,667 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,124 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 112,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 101,965 miles

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

babyseat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 27 Feb 2015 101,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

babyseat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Feb 2014 89,408 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,808 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,714 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 58,171 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,713 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,634 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 24,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully check sills due to plasic covers fitted

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 DXX 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 DXX, 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 DXX registered?

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

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