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BO55 BGW

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,004 mi
Last recorded47,004 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 BGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 47,004 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 31,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 31,350 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 26,843 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 22,395 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 19,022 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 13,774 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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BO55 BGW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BO55 BGW, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BO55 BGW registered?

BO55 BGW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 2018.

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The MOT history for BO55 BGW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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