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BG55 GKY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,136 mi
Last recorded117,136 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 117,136 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 116,732 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 115,490 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 114,964 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 113,971 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,287 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 112,702 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 111,774 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 110,520 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 110,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 109,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 106,283 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 85,688 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 84,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 78,542 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 71,745 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 71,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,855 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 GKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG55 GKY registered?

BG55 GKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is BG55 GKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 GKY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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