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BD05 CSO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,014 mi
Last recorded138,014 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 CSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 138,014 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 136,935 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 131,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

plastic under trays fitted floor and sills

plastic under trays fitted floor and sills

Fail 22 Aug 2023 131,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

plastic under trays fitted floor and sills

plastic under trays fitted floor and sills

Pass 17 Aug 2022 129,224 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted , could NOT fully inspect

Pass 3 Jul 2021 118,825 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Undertrays fitted could NOT fully inspect

Fail 2 Jul 2021 118,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Undertrays fitted could NOT fully inspect

Pass 1 Jul 2020 114,566 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 105,102 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 94,118 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,520 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 76,002 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,721 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 66,283 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,132 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,213 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,812 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 6 May 2010 39,215 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 33,226 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 CSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CSO, 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 CSO registered?

BD05 CSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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