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BF05 HRA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,676 mi
Last recorded113,676 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 HRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,676 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Mirror faded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 113,673 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Mirror faded

Fail 9 Nov 2020 113,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern lens "frosted" (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern lens "frosted" (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror faded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted

ignition/key fault(sometimes not starting)

Pass 13 May 2019 98,337 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (frosted) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 May 2019 98,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (frosted) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

No soot detected at tailpipe

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing their outer edges

engine cover and under trays fitted at the time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover and undertrays fitted at the time of test

Fail 5 Jul 2016 77,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,044 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,862 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,939 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 56,993 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,195 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 18,810 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 18,810 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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 HRA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HRA, 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 HRA registered?

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

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