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BG05 KOE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,394 mi
Last recorded133,394 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 133,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 121,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

driver door inner handle insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2015 121,620 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

driver door inner handle insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2014 116,379 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s diff seal slight oil leak

o/s/r anti roll bar link slight play

Fail 1 Jul 2014 116,379 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s diff seal slight oil leak

o/s/r anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2013 107,456 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,630 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,152 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 79,537 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 74,734 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 65,307 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 49,100 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 KOE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 KOE, 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 KOE registered?

BG05 KOE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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