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3 BXM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

59,362 mi
Last recorded59,362 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 BXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 59,362 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 54,992 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 52,902 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 50,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 48,112 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 45,067 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 45,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 41,575 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 39,619 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror loose and indicator lens cracked - works ok ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,483 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,758 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,450 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,974 miles

tread on front tyres starting to peel away

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,581 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,803 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,041 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 17,540 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,751 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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3 BXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 3 BXM, 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 3 BXM registered?

3 BXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is 3 BXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 BXM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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