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BF05 HPO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,679 mi
Last recorded123,679 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 HPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 123,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 123,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 112,123 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 112,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 102,450 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 84,996 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 79,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 75,721 miles

front brakes will need to be checked for state of wear

Pass 7 May 2016 70,084 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 70,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 64,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 59,824 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 55,331 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 May 2012 50,497 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 44,506 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,346 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,930 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,248 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 26,248 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HPO, 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 HPO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF05 HPO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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