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BG05 UYS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

197,205 mi
Last recorded197,205 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 197,205 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 191,980 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 183,429 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 183,429 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 177,042 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective begun to tear (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 177,030 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective begun to tear (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 170,707 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 170,707 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 165,424 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 160,754 miles

Front tyres worn edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 160,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front tyres worn edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 155,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 150,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 144,343 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 144,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure pad friction material adrift (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate deteriorated (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside steering rack inner joint has advanced play developing

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 131,615 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 131,615 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2014 117,117 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 117,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 102,092 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 101,786 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,848 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 82,848 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 78,880 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 78,880 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,694 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,226 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 59,625 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 May 2009 59,625 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2008 39,817 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 UYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 UYS, 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 UYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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