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BG54 BHK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

196,812 mi
Last recorded196,812 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 BHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 196,812 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 180,263 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 164,597 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 148,780 miles

n/s rear tyre has side wall damage but not showing cords

Fail 2 May 2014 148,780 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre has side wall damage but not showing cords

Pass 8 May 2013 135,249 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 122,984 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 113,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in both rear lower stub axle bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2011 113,569 miles

slight play in both rear lower stub axle bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2010 107,006 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 102,587 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 97,840 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 95,136 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BG54 BHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG54 BHK, 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 BG54 BHK registered?

BG54 BHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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