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BT55 CGG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,359 mi
Last recorded71,359 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 CGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 71,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,783 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 63,666 miles

Offside Headlight bulb holder broken bulb held in with blu tac

Pass 28 Aug 2018 61,615 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 61,615 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking in tread pattern, (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,364 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,912 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,296 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,432 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,067 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,450 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,096 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,649 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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BT55 CGG 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 93.3%.

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 BT55 CGG, 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 BT55 CGG registered?

BT55 CGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is BT55 CGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 CGG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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