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BG55 TFE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,077 mi
Last recorded152,077 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 152,077 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 150,021 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 139,811 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 129,352 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 125,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 123,632 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 123,631 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 120,778 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 120,186 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 115,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 109,478 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 107,558 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 105,323 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 102,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 102,875 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 100,925 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 100,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 97,894 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 94,675 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 90,856 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 68,726 miles

O/S/F UNDER TRAY DAMAGED AND WIRING HANGING DOWN NEAR WHEEL

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 TFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

BG55 TFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is BG55 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 TFE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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