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BG55 EKM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,912 mi
Last recorded91,912 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 EKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,626 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 87,489 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,821 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,904 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,437 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 57,275 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,109 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 47,760 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,300 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 EKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EKM, 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 EKM registered?

BG55 EKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is BG55 EKM safe to buy?

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