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BG55 AOF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

188,260 mi
Last recorded188,260 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 AOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 188,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S FRONT & REAR LEADS TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (2.5.A.3c)

N/S/R & O/S/R COIL SPRINGS DELAMINATED & CORRODED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 186,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S D-BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S LEADS TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 184,754 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 183,447 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 173,031 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 151,517 miles

offside front tyre has the outer wall scrubbed

underbody partially covered

Pass 29 Sep 2010 141,255 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 112,074 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 112,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

park brake reserve travel low

Pass 29 Sep 2008 82,687 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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BG55 AOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG55 AOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG55 AOF registered?

BG55 AOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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