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BF05 HNW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,169 mi
Last recorded115,169 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 115,169 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2025 114,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 110,945 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre section support missing but system remains adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads on either side wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advance wear inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 107,621 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp n/w

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust hanger missing

Pass 29 Aug 2022 104,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 97,954 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 97,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 93,855 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 90,431 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 84,714 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 81,005 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 81,005 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,121 miles

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 4 Aug 2016 77,120 miles

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

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,505 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 74,485 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,282 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 74,278 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 72,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,890 miles

Both O/S and N/S outer washer jets not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Long hand brake travel

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of both inner and outer sills

Rear parking brake effeiciency low. Would advise it stripped and checked next service

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,528 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 49,528 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,193 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 40,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,109 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 HNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HNW, 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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BF05 HNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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