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BF05 HLG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,839 mi
Last recorded159,839 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 HLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 159,839 miles

EML on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 159,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 153,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 144,924 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 18 Sep 2014 135,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine idle high

engine light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2013 126,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment lamp illuminated

front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

rear differential has an oil leak

rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2012 118,805 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 118,805 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2011 110,604 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 109,366 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 109,366 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 103,614 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 100,981 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 100,978 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 88,684 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 HLG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HLG, 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 HLG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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