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BD05 FON

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,306 mi
Last recorded120,306 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 120,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2015 120,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2014 108,830 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 100,213 miles

advise chips in windscreen

advise n/s ball joint has some wear

advise o/s track rod end has some wear

Pass 27 Dec 2012 93,375 miles

advise chips in windscreen

advise o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2011 76,160 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 56,555 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,695 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 36,695 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,088 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 FON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FON, 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 FON registered?

BD05 FON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is BD05 FON safe to buy?

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