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BG05 YJD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,044 mi
Last recorded157,044 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 157,044 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 157,044 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 152,255 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 140,274 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 132,822 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 132,822 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 124,114 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,311 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,795 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 97,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2014 89,097 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,304 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 78,304 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 75,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,299 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 64,456 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,187 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 53,505 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 53,505 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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 YJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YJD, 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 YJD registered?

BG05 YJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is BG05 YJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 YJD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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