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BG55 KZY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,029 mi
Last recorded103,029 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 103,029 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 99,351 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 95,343 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 95,306 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 91,752 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 88,788 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,164 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 83,164 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,284 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,177 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 66,177 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,039 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,189 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,008 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 17,573 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 17,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre split and perished on edges no cords showing

o/s/f tyre split and perished on edges no signs of cords showing

Pass 12 Jul 2011 10,051 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 4,266 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 1,488 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 22 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 KZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KZY, 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 KZY registered?

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

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