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BG55 CKL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,625 mi
Last recorded103,625 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 103,625 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 103,625 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 99,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 99,921 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245.40x17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,949 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,458 miles

Advise, exhaust emissions test, no output recorded.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 86,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise, exhaust emissions test, no output recorded.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 80,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,654 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 75,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 58,428 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 27 May 2011 58,428 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,925 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,640 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 CKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG55 CKL, 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 CKL registered?

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

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