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BG55 THK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,970 mi
Last recorded123,970 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 123,970 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 121,415 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 113,825 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,194 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,271 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 172,393 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 157,859 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 141,859 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 141,774 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

condition of front number plate.

slight play in both front steering rack ends at inner fixings.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 132,005 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 119,460 miles

uneven wear in both rear tyres

wear in both front discs

Pass 22 Sep 2009 103,307 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 103,110 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 88,983 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 THK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 THK, 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 THK registered?

BG55 THK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is BG55 THK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 THK shows 14 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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