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A1 BCA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,452 mi
Last recorded103,452 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 103,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 100,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 96,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,462 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 90,308 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 87,242 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front tyre has cut close to canvas

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 87,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front tyre has cut close to canvas

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 82,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 82,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 78,561 miles

engine light on

o/s rear tyre close to wear marks middle tread

rear brake pipes slight corroded

some corrosion on rear sub frame and components

Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,923 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 68,939 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 65,487 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,570 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 57,324 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 46,663 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 36,655 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 27,789 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 23,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 23,783 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,788 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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A1 BCA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A1 BCA, 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 A1 BCA registered?

A1 BCA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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