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BG55 LBO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

116,426 mi
Last recorded116,426 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 116,426 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 111,497 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 105,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 92,024 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 82,351 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 67,181 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 52,647 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 51,171 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,486 miles

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

N/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,060 miles

N/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 31 Aug 2016 48,059 miles

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

N/s front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 45,499 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,782 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,349 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 30,495 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,744 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,627 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 12,544 miles

nsf tyre nrly flat

some binding osr brake high fig

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 LBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LBO, 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 LBO registered?

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

Is BG55 LBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 LBO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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