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BD05 FOH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,052 mi
Last recorded68,052 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 68,052 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 68,052 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 66,838 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2024 65,673 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 64,103 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 62,395 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 20 May 2021 60,125 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 60,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2020 58,367 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 20 May 2019 56,664 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 11 May 2018 54,239 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 16 May 2017 52,026 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 49,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 45,712 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 42,768 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 40,307 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 35,395 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 32,410 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 28,564 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 24,548 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 20,228 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 FOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD05 FOH registered?

BD05 FOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is BD05 FOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 FOH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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