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BG55 CKO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,850 mi
Last recorded128,850 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 128,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2018 123,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2018 123,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 123,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 123,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 115,707 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 115,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 106,408 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,631 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,449 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,460 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,407 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,327 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs slightly worn

front inner brake pads worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,732 miles

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

cut in nsr tyre tread

cut in osf outer tyre wall

osf nsf tyre treads below 1.6mm on outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,342 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 19,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 CKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CKO, 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 CKO registered?

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

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