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BG55 TFZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,179 mi
Last recorded144,179 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 144,179 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and adjoin suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2025 143,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and loose (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and adjoin suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2024 130,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 130,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 117,526 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside pads noisy (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 108,488 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 108,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 103,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear sub frame and suspension components very very corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 98,758 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 98,755 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 94,298 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2019 94,298 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,388 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 89,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 82,242 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 82,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,208 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 66,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2015 66,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,209 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

kerb damage to wheel rims

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,372 miles

kerb damage to wheel rims

o/s/f seatbelt buckle stop button missing(not causing any damage to belt)

rear brake pads wearing low

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 5 Jan 2012 49,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

kerb damage to wheel rims

o/s/f seatbelt buckle stop button missing(not causing any damage to belt)

rear brake pads wearing low

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,542 miles

small cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Fail 25 Jan 2011 44,541 miles

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

small cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,830 miles

Parking brake waring light sticking on

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,536 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,609 miles

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

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

front w/screen chipped.

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 TFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TFZ, 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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BG55 TFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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