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BF05 HMJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,708 mi
Last recorded111,708 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 HMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 111,708 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 109,185 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,441 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 88,441 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 72,063 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 191,221 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 191,221 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 161,385 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 138,990 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 138,989 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 111,497 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 111,497 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 82,009 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 HMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?

BF05 HMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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