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BF05 HHP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,578 mi
Last recorded171,578 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 171,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 156,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 141,230 miles

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

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 141,230 miles

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

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 123,954 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 109,845 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 90,970 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 77,823 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 77,819 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 72,286 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

unable to check both rear outer seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 65,510 miles

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

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 58,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 50,254 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,841 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,977 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 29,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 29,477 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,762 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,102 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 HHP 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 84.2%.

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 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 HHP, 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 HHP registered?

BF05 HHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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