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BV55 GOU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,727 mi
Last recorded158,727 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 GOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 158,727 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 158,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 156,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear reg lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 155,891 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 149,898 miles

slight play in front joints

Pass 2 Feb 2018 144,936 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 139,522 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 139,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended n/s lower arm front top bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit modified and seriously weakened front arm bush (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit modified and seriously weakened rear arm bush bush (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s rear (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed rear tyre n/s rear (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 129,604 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 119,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 109,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 98,728 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 86,620 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 86,620 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,365 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,487 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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BV55 GOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV55 GOU, 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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BV55 GOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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