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BF05 HNM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,296 mi
Last recorded192,296 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 192,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 181,260 miles

slight play in both rear drop links

Pass 14 Dec 2016 167,148 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 167,148 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 149,781 miles

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

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Fail 14 Dec 2015 149,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2014 126,640 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 109,681 miles

O/S Front anti roll bar link rod dust covers perrished

Fail 5 Sep 2013 109,681 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S Front anti roll bar link rod dust covers perrished

Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,065 miles

Both rear tyres at 1.6mm bottom limit

Pass 1 Aug 2011 95,925 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 89,377 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,887 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,785 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,491 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 HNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HNM, 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 HNM registered?

BF05 HNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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