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BD05 HNB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,331 mi
Last recorded84,331 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 84,331 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 82,890 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,931 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 80,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction INOPERATIVE. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,536 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,026 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 71,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML ON

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,131 miles

Management lamp on.

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,889 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 62,888 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,104 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 58,104 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,032 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,810 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,309 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,030 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 HNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HNB, 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 HNB registered?

BD05 HNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is BD05 HNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 HNB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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