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BG55 KZW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,297 mi
Last recorded162,297 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 162,297 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 162,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust bracket broken.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 152,608 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 152,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting D bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached rear silencer broken at pipe (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 142,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear going to flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (cast iron) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm alu (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 130,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 115,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,224 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,487 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,548 miles

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2013 87,308 miles

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

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,415 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,436 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,036 miles

Offside Outer Front 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 KZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

BG55 KZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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