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BD05 UPT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,037 mi
Last recorded138,037 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 138,037 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscurring some components

Fail 14 Dec 2021 138,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscurring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Full engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components.

Head lamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 131,258 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Full engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components.

Head lamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 123,887 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2018 116,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn slightly fouling suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 116,021 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn slightly fouling suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 104,668 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 92,360 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 92,350 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 81,694 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring various components

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

No dipstick, oil level not checked

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroding hanger on centre (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 81,694 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring various components

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

No dipstick, oil level not checked

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroding hanger on centre (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,227 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,016 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 64,016 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,632 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 50,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 45,535 miles

smoke test no detected

Fail 20 May 2010 41,196 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 May 2010 41,196 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 36,283 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPT, 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 UPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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