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BG55 TGE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,761 mi
Last recorded83,761 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 TGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 83,761 miles

both headlamps just past aim

Fail 16 Jul 2018 83,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both head lights glazed and affecting the beam pattern but still meets min standards

Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,881 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 81,879 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,217 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,151 miles

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs scored/corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 54,482 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 54,482 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 50,654 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 205/55/16 v

no beam pattern on headlamps

Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,220 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,165 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 TGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TGE, 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 TGE registered?

BG55 TGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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