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BF05 BFY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,615 mi
Last recorded194,615 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2019 194,615 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 186,297 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central silencer slightly deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 14 Jan 2019 186,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central silencer slightly deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Jan 2018 168,905 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer section (7.1.2)

Central catalytic converter slightly deteriorated (rattling)

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 12 Jan 2018 168,905 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer section (7.1.2)

Central catalytic converter slightly deteriorated (rattling)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Jan 2017 151,039 miles

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 13 Jan 2017 151,039 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Jan 2016 134,918 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 15 Jan 2016 134,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Jan 2015 117,963 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Jan 2014 100,194 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Jan 2013 88,926 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 2 Feb 2012 75,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,316 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,727 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

sill covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,475 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

sill covers and undershields fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2009 52,475 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

sill covers and undershields fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,625 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 43,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BF05 BFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF05 BFY, 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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BF05 BFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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