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BG54 SXB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,256 mi
Last recorded78,256 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 SXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 78,256 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,130 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,894 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,519 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 74,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear one of two (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,080 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,122 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,169 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 66,168 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,315 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 59,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s side reapter full of condensation but not effecting out put

o/s rear view mirror discoulrd but can still see to rear

Pass 11 Jan 2010 45,770 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,377 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 38,377 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,251 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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BG54 SXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SXB, 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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BG54 SXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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