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BG55 GME

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,670 mi
Last recorded71,670 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 GME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 71,670 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front[ slightly] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 69,600 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 67,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 65,446 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside front, front upper arm ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 62,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 61,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie Rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie Rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 61,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie Rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie Rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,674 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 58,356 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front, outer, middle ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 58,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front, outer, middle ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 54,538 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,677 miles

Both Front Tyres Starting To Perish Due To Age

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 49,045 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,713 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,458 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 43,907 miles

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 6 Dec 2011 38,511 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,680 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,446 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,575 miles

n/s/r tyre worn excessively on edges

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 GME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GME, 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 GME registered?

BG55 GME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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