MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside front tyre worn close to 2mm tread depth bars
nearside rear tyre worn close to 2mm tread depth bars
offside rear tyre worn close to 2mm tread depth bars
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted to offside rear seat.
Emissions too clean to start DSM.
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted to offside rear seat.
Emissions too clean to start DSM.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
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)
splits in poly v belt
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF05 HNG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 HNG, 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 HNG registered?
BF05 HNG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is BF05 HNG safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF05 HNG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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