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AV05 BGF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,381 mi
Last recorded193,381 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 193,381 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 185,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 185,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 171,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 171,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 161,372 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 152,635 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 152,635 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 147,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front of the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front of the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of the two (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 147,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front of the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front of the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of the two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 138,890 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 131,114 miles

front brake pads getting low.

n/s/r brake pipe rusty.

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

o/s/r brake disc surface rust.

o/s/r brake pipe rusty.

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play n/s inner rack end.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 119,080 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 119,080 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 107,068 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 106,819 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 95,572 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,524 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 60,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,115 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,277 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 BGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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