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BF05 HNH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,992 mi
Last recorded123,992 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 HNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2021 123,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear off arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear off arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front radius arm ball joint dust covers split

rear suspension frame corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,976 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 119,683 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 112,227 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 104,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 98,522 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 92,382 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,391 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 76,616 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,691 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,751 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 67,751 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 65,013 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,145 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 56,980 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 54,080 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)

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

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 HNH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HNH, 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 HNH registered?

BF05 HNH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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