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K15 BSG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,682 mi
Last recorded155,682 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 BSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 155,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 151,012 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 141,592 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 138,811 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 133,915 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 133,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 126,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 115,244 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 106,718 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 100,903 miles

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

o/s/f track rod end worn

Pass 24 Jan 2014 93,874 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,885 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,661 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 69,661 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,570 miles

rear tyre treads nearing wear limit

Pass 25 Nov 2008 39,841 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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K15 BSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K15 BSG, 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 K15 BSG registered?

K15 BSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is K15 BSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K15 BSG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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