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AV05 BCO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,380 mi
Last recorded101,380 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,380 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 101,378 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 99,183 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 92,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,045 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light is on

Fail 24 Feb 2018 86,032 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light is on

Pass 18 Mar 2017 76,602 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 20 Feb 2016 63,278 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 50,899 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 32,948 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Mar 2012 29,311 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 29,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,367 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 25,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,413 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,408 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,714 miles

both front tyre treads low on the outside edges

nearside rear tyre tread low on the outside edge

small cut in the offside rear tyre outter wall and tread worn smoothe on the outside edge

Fail 21 Feb 2008 15,712 miles

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

both front tyre treads low on the outside edges

nearside rear tyre tread low on the outside edge

small cut in the offside rear tyre outter wall and tread worn smoothe on the outside edge

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 BCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BCO, 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 BCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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