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BF05 BKD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

170,621 mi
Last recorded170,621 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 170,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R also. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 170,611 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R also. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 168,115 miles

Front Flexi pipe joint blowing slightly, and front pipe support bracket broken.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Mar 2023 168,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 0.94 mean recorded, max is 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Flexi pipe joint blowing slightly, and front pipe support bracket broken.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 161,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 157,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Top engine cover fitted; Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2021 157,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Top engine cover fitted; Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 151,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

sill covers,engine covers ,under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2020 151,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

sill covers,engine covers ,under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 139,835 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 139,835 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror, (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 131,452 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 131,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 118,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

large engine under tray fitted unable to inspect engine compartment from underneath

Pass 19 May 2016 110,569 miles

Offside front tyre worn below the tread depth limit on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 105,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,958 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,167 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 80,784 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 72,771 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 May 2011 72,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 66,153 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,454 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,485 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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BF05 BKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BKD, 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 BKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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