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BG55 LCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,730 mi
Last recorded126,730 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 126,730 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2024 109,425 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 100,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 98,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 95,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 92,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 90,504 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 86,690 miles

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

Central Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability anti roll bar as moved over to one side and is fouling the nsf inner wing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,656 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,779 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,014 miles

light damage too nearside front tyre, sidewall.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 64,600 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2013 56,544 miles

nearside rear tyre close too legal limit(1.6mm)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 56,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre close too legal limit(1.6mm)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 56,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,392 miles

offside front brake pipe borderline with corrossion

Fail 10 Oct 2011 45,392 miles

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

offside front brake pipe borderline with corrossion

Pass 13 Oct 2010 40,326 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 40,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,185 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering rack end o/s has slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,064 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 LCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LCZ, 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 LCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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