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BG55 UPV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,990 mi
Last recorded170,990 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 170,990 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 170,985 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 170,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 155,734 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 146,325 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 146,325 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 128,310 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 108,519 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 89,860 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2014 87,975 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 87,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 84,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2012 83,805 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,805 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,714 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,808 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,991 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,028 miles

large chip in w/screen

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 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.

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