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BD05 CPV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,924 mi
Last recorded145,924 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 CPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 145,924 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 142,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 124,754 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 103,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 102,189 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Damage evident to n/s/r outer sill cover

Minor crack/leak in rear silencer

Surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,055 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,409 miles

Offside Front tyre worn

Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,595 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,303 miles

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

Nearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2014 63,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre worn , deep splits inner sidewall and damaged outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre worn and deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2013 55,966 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

front wipers worn

Pass 7 Jul 2012 50,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,358 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,240 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,658 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 40,617 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 33,824 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

REAR TYRES WORN IN CENTRE OF TREAD

Pass 9 Nov 2007 23,215 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 23,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 CPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CPV, 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 CPV registered?

BD05 CPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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