MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear too flex, rust (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both, images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection
idle speed erattic
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear too flex, rust (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both, images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection
idle speed erattic
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine idle speed erratic
Exhaust mounting defective centre support broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp output reduced
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers and under shields fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyre treads wearing low
front & rear brake discs slightly worn & pitted
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
large chip in w/screen
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG55 UPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?
BG55 UPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2005.
Is BG55 UPV safe to buy?
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