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BG55 URJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,179 mi
Last recorded119,179 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 URJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,179 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 106,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 106,219 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,492 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,802 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,540 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 10 Nov 2009 59,390 miles

both rear pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2008 50,181 miles

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

slight damage to n/s front tyre wall

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 URJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

BG55 URJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is BG55 URJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 URJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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