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BF05 HPJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,098 mi
Last recorded80,098 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,098 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody general corrosion

underbody tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,393 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,737 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 72,186 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 72,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,495 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 70,495 miles

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)

Both rear springs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

OSR/NSR springs corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 66,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

OSR/NSR springs corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,677 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,602 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,253 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 40,253 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,454 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 21,502 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2010 16,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 13,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,368 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 5,072 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 HPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HPJ, 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 HPJ registered?

BF05 HPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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