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BG55 VOB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

199,857 mi
Last recorded199,857 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 199,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 196,259 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust corroding.

rear suspension arms corroding.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 193,097 miles

Offside Front strut top bearing worn

Pass 11 Nov 2019 188,848 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 183,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 175,320 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small crack (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 175,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AT HOSE CONNECTION. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 164,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 135,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 29 Sep 2014 135,267 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 130,460 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 130,460 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 126,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 118,144 miles

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)

all under panels in place

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2010 111,079 miles

all under panels in place

Pass 22 Oct 2009 103,480 miles

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)

all under panels in place

Pass 15 Oct 2008 94,378 miles

all under panels in place

front tyres worn close to limit on edges

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 VOB 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 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

BG55 VOB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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