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BG05 YJM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,943 mi
Last recorded124,943 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 124,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 120,588 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 120,584 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION VERY CORRODED.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 116,187 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Corrosion To Rear Suspension.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 109,575 miles

Corrosion To Rear Suspension

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 102,992 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE LOW (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 96,135 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 89,740 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 89,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,497 miles

Center exhaust bracket corroded off.

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 83,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Center exhaust bracket corroded off.

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,060 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 77,060 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,057 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak from gearbox sump

Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,248 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,341 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 59,341 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 56,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 56,228 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 47,449 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 34,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,297 miles

Rear 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 YJM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

BG05 YJM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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