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BG55 JXN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,310 mi
Last recorded134,310 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 JXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 134,310 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 133,654 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 133,192 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 132,959 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 128,425 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 128,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 125,308 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 123,512 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 121,776 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 118,152 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 114,076 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 109,269 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 103,931 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 98,811 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,264 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 93,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 82,459 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 68,102 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 67,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,494 miles

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

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 JXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 JXN, 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 JXN registered?

BG55 JXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BG55 JXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 JXN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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