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BG05 KPP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,195 mi
Last recorded135,195 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 135,195 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 135,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 130,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 130,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 130,040 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 126,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 126,050 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 115,185 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 115,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 99,610 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 99,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 91,243 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 91,243 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,055 miles

front fog light lens broken

Fail 15 Apr 2014 82,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front fog light lens broken

Pass 22 Apr 2013 71,254 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2013 71,117 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,615 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,263 miles

O/S front tyre perrished and worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 55,195 miles

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

Front tyres perished.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,757 miles

Front number plate damaged/obscured.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,399 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,046 miles

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

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 KPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KPP, 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 KPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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