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BD05 UZY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

132,463 mi
Last recorded132,463 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 132,463 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 126,193 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 120,682 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 119,525 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 117,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 116,434 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 115,113 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 112,133 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 109,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs deteriorated and scored

front wiper blades performance is poor

Pass 22 Jul 2014 105,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2013 101,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside rear alloy wheel buckled

Pass 18 Jul 2012 97,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Jul 2012 97,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 93,482 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 90,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2009 87,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 85,473 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,005 miles

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

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

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 UZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UZY, 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 UZY registered?

BD05 UZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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