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BG55 KBE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,911 mi
Last recorded107,911 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 107,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 102,134 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 102,134 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 95,498 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside rear tyre worn low close to markers 205/55/16

Fail 8 Feb 2023 95,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside rear tyre worn low close to markers 205/55/16

Pass 11 Feb 2022 84,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 84,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 72,129 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 72,129 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 61,858 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 55,341 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 46,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly feathering

Pass 13 Jan 2017 39,390 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 39,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 36,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 36,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 33,448 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 33,446 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 30,491 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 30,491 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 25,779 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 25,777 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,216 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,735 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 19,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 16,181 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 11,657 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 KBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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