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BG55 XRH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,406 mi
Last recorded62,406 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 62,406 miles

'ESP error' message showing but ESP warning lamp NOT illuminated

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 62,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

'ESP error' message showing but ESP warning lamp NOT illuminated

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 49,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Underside corrosion.

Pass 3 Nov 2022 48,420 miles

underbody corrosion everywhere.

Fail 27 Oct 2022 48,410 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion everywhere.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 47,290 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,048 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 46,371 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 46,371 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 45,338 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 45,338 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 44,223 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 44,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,754 miles

Rear corrosion to road springs

Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,759 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 38,548 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 38,548 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 36,053 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,595 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 30,762 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 27,771 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,558 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,013 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 XRH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XRH, 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 XRH registered?

BG55 XRH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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The MOT history for BG55 XRH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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