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BF05 HMY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,701 mi
Last recorded62,701 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 62,701 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 62,700 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 51,501 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 51,501 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,253 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,807 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 45,797 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,969 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 44,969 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,558 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,133 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,336 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 29,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,328 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,810 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 HMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HMY, 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 HMY registered?

BF05 HMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BF05 HMY safe to buy?

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