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BG05 DZE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,333 mi
Last recorded146,333 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 DZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 146,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 146,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 143,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 128,657 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 128,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,637 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 118,637 miles

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

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 119,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear both side coil springs are rusted

under cover tray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 106,377 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

PLASTIC UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,813 miles

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

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 23 Jun 2014 90,556 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,446 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,005 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,200 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 48,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,138 miles

handbrake coming too the end of its working travel

Pass 30 Dec 2008 35,990 miles

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

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

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 DZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DZE, 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 DZE registered?

BG05 DZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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