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BG55 JWO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,536 mi
Last recorded97,536 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 97,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 95,440 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 92,889 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 88,834 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 85,128 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside headlight poor

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 82,465 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,184 miles

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

rear number plate poor

Fail 21 Aug 2019 79,184 miles

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

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,686 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 72,686 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,703 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,063 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,259 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 51,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,553 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 24,989 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,375 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,265 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,956 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 JWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JWO, 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 JWO registered?

BG55 JWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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