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BG55 URE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,954 mi
Last recorded175,954 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 URE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 175,954 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2021 169,744 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 164,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 158,276 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 151,649 miles

Nearside Front note tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 151,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower front arm outer lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front note tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 144,374 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 144,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 138,336 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 131,858 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 124,714 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 117,727 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 117,727 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 104,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 94,525 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 89,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,428 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 URE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 URE, 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 URE registered?

BG55 URE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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