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BG55 LFV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,169 mi
Last recorded90,169 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 90,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,768 miles

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,641 miles

under trays fitted

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,979 miles

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

slight corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 67,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger is broken

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 66,040 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,682 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wipers slightly streaky

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,851 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 26,192 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 LFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

BG55 LFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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