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BF05 BKX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,074 mi
Last recorded148,074 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 148,074 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 145,494 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 145,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 141,987 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 126,800 miles

centre box bracket snapped nsf sidewall tyre split

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 126,799 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre box bracket snapped nsf sidewall tyre split

Pass 5 Mar 2021 114,204 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 114,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 107,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 107,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust down pipe bracket snapped but exhaust supported adiquetly

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 90,111 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit [both on 1.6mm] (4.1.E.1)

plastic undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,566 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 79,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,126 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 58,532 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 58,532 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 47,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2014 47,984 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 38,470 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 26,569 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 16,147 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2010 13,732 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 11,609 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,401 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 BKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 BKX, 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 BKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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