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BG05 DZN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,314 mi
Last recorded123,314 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 DZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 123,314 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 121,007 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 98,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2013 85,756 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 85,754 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,357 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 57,207 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 57,207 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,457 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,680 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)

Pass 9 May 2008 37,709 miles

Nearside 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 DZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DZN, 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 DZN registered?

BG05 DZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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