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BK05 XGZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 130,000 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 124,381 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 124,381 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 119,639 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 113,180 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre perishing close to excessive

Pass 18 Jun 2016 107,975 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 107,975 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 102,489 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,190 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 92,184 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 90,191 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,284 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 82,304 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 80,226 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 57,426 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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BK05 XGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BK05 XGZ, 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 BK05 XGZ registered?

BK05 XGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BK05 XGZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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