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BG55 KBK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,102 mi
Last recorded93,102 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 93,102 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 89,053 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 79,756 miles

Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened right/lift side (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened right/lift side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 79,756 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened right/lift side (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened right/lift side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 71,874 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 71,858 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 66,920 miles

body has been undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2020 66,760 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,866 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc have some pitting on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2018 57,476 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,335 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 49,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 42,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 38,718 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2013 35,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 35,113 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,378 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 31,376 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,332 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,507 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 29,507 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,535 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,294 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 KBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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