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BG55 APF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,303 mi
Last recorded108,303 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 APF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,303 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 105,416 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 102,612 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 100,521 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 100,521 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 99,272 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,276 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 93,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 23 May 2015 89,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2015 89,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,744 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 81,426 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 76,668 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 73,947 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 68,870 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 65,225 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 APF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 APF, 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 BG55 APF registered?

BG55 APF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is BG55 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 APF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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