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BD05 ULF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,013 mi
Last recorded120,013 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ULF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 120,013 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chip in windscreen

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2022 120,013 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

chip in windscreen

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 107,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (nearside & offside) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stone chips on windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2021 107,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stone chips on windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2020 101,573 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2020 101,573 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Undertray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2019 92,238 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,122 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear tyres worn low

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,442 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 53,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2013 53,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2012 42,843 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,939 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 35,939 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 May 2010 33,858 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,614 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,253 miles

Front to rear undertray fitted (limited view)

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 ULF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ULF, 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 ULF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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