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BG55 PKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,557 mi
Last recorded127,557 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 PKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2026 127,557 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 117,703 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 107,349 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 107,349 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 98,953 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 97,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil leak engine / gear box area

Fail 30 Apr 2021 97,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil leak engine / gear box area

Pass 30 Mar 2020 95,533 miles

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 19 Oct 2018 88,263 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,086 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,166 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,517 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,243 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 58,521 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 51,693 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,764 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,966 miles

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

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

n/s/f disc worn

o/s/f disc worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,434 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,052 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 PKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PKJ, 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 PKJ registered?

BG55 PKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is BG55 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 PKJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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