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BD05 ZPR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,462 mi
Last recorded64,462 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ZPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 64,462 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 60,557 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 52,074 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 45,126 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 45,126 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 45,084 miles

advise offside mirror

Fail 24 May 2021 45,084 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise offside mirror

Pass 26 May 2020 44,932 miles

advise drivers mirror

Fail 22 May 2020 44,932 miles

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

advise drivers mirror

Pass 14 May 2019 44,612 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 41,913 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 41,913 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 39,368 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2016 35,471 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 32,089 miles

advise offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2014 28,683 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 28,683 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 25,270 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 21,723 miles

advise offside front tyre side wall perishing

Pass 13 May 2011 18,754 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 18,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 54,723 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 12,962 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 9,562 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 ZPR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD05 ZPR?

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What year was BD05 ZPR registered?

BD05 ZPR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is BD05 ZPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 ZPR shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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