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BG55 LFX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,083 mi
Last recorded67,083 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 67,083 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 66,325 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 65,250 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 64,087 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 62,729 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 61,468 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 5 Oct 2020 60,610 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 58,669 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,740 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 56,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,597 miles

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Mar 2016 52,686 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 52,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 48,875 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 41,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,007 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o.s.f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2013 41,007 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o.s.f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,707 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 39,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,680 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 37,645 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,076 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,211 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,807 miles

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

Nearside front jacking point rubber pad found insecure.

Offside front tyre worn unevenly on its outer edge.

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 LFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LFX, 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 LFX registered?

BG55 LFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is BG55 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 LFX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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