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BG55 UOX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,261 mi
Last recorded148,261 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2024 148,261 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 112,458 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 102,840 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 91,410 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 82,350 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front top mount have slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front top mount have a slight play

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017
Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,100 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 41,254 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,521 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Oct 2011 31,857 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,450 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,118 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UOX, 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 UOX registered?

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

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