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BG55 TJV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

206,488 mi
Last recorded206,488 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 TJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 206,488 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 206,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 200,600 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 196,069 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 191,613 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak in area of rear of engine

park brake nearing extent of reserve travel and neither side achieves lock up.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 187,836 miles

Exhaust bracket/hanger corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 183,389 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 183,389 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 168,185 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 168,185 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint pin faces up (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 151,096 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Feb 2014 134,307 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 120,559 miles

S.R.S LIGHT STAYING ON.OFF SIDE REAR TYRE 2MM CENTRE.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 108,845 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 98,176 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 87,846 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 87,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 86,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2008 48,263 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 TJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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