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BC05 JYY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,785 mi
Last recorded108,785 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 108,785 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 108,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 100,133 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 100,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 100,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid is green

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 98,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 98,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 93,097 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,503 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,432 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 68,351 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 61,506 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,525 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,139 miles

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 26 Jan 2010 44,836 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 44,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 30,600 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 30,597 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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BC05 JYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BC05 JYY, 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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BC05 JYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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