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BG05 DYN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,818 mi
Last recorded160,818 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 160,818 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 152,799 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 146,287 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 146,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 138,839 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 125,019 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 122,678 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 114,814 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 114,814 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 103,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 May 2011 103,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 89,702 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 74,292 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 57,890 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,890 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 DYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DYN, 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 DYN registered?

BG05 DYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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