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BG55 CKN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,652 mi
Last recorded132,652 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 132,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 211,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 211,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,168 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti-Slip rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Fog light slightly damaged

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both side (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 127,861 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Fog light damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 124,878 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 121,473 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 118,351 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,083 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,683 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,969 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 101,953 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 101,953 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2011 96,869 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 96,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 89,608 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 83,549 miles

near side rear tyre getting low on edge

Pass 25 Nov 2008 74,425 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 CKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG55 CKN, 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 CKN registered?

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

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