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AV05 BBJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,434 mi
Last recorded103,434 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 103,434 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 103,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 102,510 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 99,337 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 96,657 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 96,215 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 96,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Torque arm ball joint nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 94,508 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 91,573 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,467 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 83,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 83,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 71,844 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,931 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 48,806 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,395 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,929 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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AV05 BBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 AV05 BBJ, 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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AV05 BBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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