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BG55 GMU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

91,138 mi
Last recorded91,138 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 91,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 91,116 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2025 90,450 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 90,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm marked in chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 88,598 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 88,574 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 86,972 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 85,218 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 85,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 83,488 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 83,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 81,607 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,430 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 79,421 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,123 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,810 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 72,763 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 69,896 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front discs worn

Fail 21 Nov 2016 69,831 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,938 miles

Front discs worn

slight play inner rack joints

under body & components showing corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 61,948 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,471 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,521 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 41,662 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 37,406 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,213 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,346 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 GMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

BG55 GMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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