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BF05 BLV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,703 mi
Last recorded63,703 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 63,703 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 60,015 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 60,015 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 54,488 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 54,488 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 50,761 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 46,660 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 42,815 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 39,164 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,405 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 29,661 miles

The two front tyres are worn smooth on outer edges +two rear are on 3mm

Pass 25 Mar 2017 27,602 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 27,602 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,934 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,427 miles

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

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

service light on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,394 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,092 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,589 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 13,880 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 13,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 BLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BF05 BLV, 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 BF05 BLV registered?

BF05 BLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 BLV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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