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BD05 AUY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,854 mi
Last recorded157,854 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 AUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 157,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2024 157,851 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 151,665 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 151,585 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 151,583 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 149,785 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 149,785 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 132,644 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 126,408 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 122,882 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2016 114,761 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 109,478 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,788 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 98,381 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 98,381 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,368 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,254 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 76,748 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,944 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 69,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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BD05 AUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BD05 AUY, 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 BD05 AUY registered?

BD05 AUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BD05 AUY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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