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BD05 ENT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,591 mi
Last recorded84,591 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ENT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 84,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 82,791 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 82,789 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 81,905 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 81,297 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,412 miles

Rear Number plate dirty

Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,125 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 68,264 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 68,262 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 61,410 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 55,551 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 47,439 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 47,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,726 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 43,604 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 39,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,498 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyre treads wearing on outer edges and close to limit

Fail 18 Oct 2012 34,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

o/s and n/s front tyre treads wearing on outer edges and close to limit

Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,370 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 24,147 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,062 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 15,300 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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BD05 ENT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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