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BG05 DYD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,020 mi
Last recorded124,020 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 DYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 124,020 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 118,879 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 118,278 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 112,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 112,471 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

PARK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 9 Jan 2020 109,514 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,944 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 98,949 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 85,968 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 71,876 miles

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre getting low on edges

Offside front tyre getting low on edges

Fail 4 Mar 2014 56,261 miles

Nearside 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre getting low on edges

Offside front tyre getting low on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,154 miles

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

offside front tyre edges slightly worn

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2013 48,154 miles

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

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

offside front tyre edges slightly worn

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2012 45,933 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre edges worn slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,980 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,540 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,201 miles

offside front lower ball joint worn. and advise on park brake lever travel.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,882 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 23,882 miles

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

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 DYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DYD, 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 DYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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