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BG55 LFW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,576 mi
Last recorded48,576 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 48,576 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2026 48,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 34,005 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 30,575 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 29,995 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 28,284 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 26,196 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Sep 2020 24,254 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 22,633 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 21,176 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 19,923 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 17,193 miles

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 14,665 miles

Nearside Front poor condition

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 12,071 miles

All four tyres starting to crack.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 9,411 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 6,685 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 3,628 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 2,738 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 2,504 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 LFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

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

Is BG55 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 LFW 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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