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BG55 EXK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,854 mi
Last recorded80,854 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 EXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,854 miles

f/n/s tyre curbed

f/o/s rear lower ball joint worn

f/o/s tyre worn on the edges

r/n/s tyre worn down to 2mm of tread

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,161 miles

exhaust noted rusty in places

f/o/s tyre worn on the inner edge

r/o/s tyre damaged on the outer wall

Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 68,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall. 225/45/r17-94w (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,207 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 245/40/r17-91w

Fail 24 Jan 2014 57,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,548 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,196 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,777 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 31,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,832 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2009 22,905 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,718 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 EXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EXK, 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 EXK registered?

BG55 EXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2005.

Is BG55 EXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 EXK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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