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BF05 HRD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,174 mi
Last recorded80,174 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 80,174 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 77,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 74,448 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 70,549 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 70,819 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 64,546 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 64,546 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 47,830 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted

windscreen small chips

Pass 13 May 2020 47,454 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces

covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 46,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 44,892 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 42,381 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 42,368 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 38,119 miles

Front brake discs slight pitting inner face

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2015 34,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes imbalance 26%

rear tyres 2.6mm to 3.0mm

Fail 18 May 2015 34,751 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes imbalance 26%

rear tyres 2.6mm to 3.0mm

Pass 12 May 2014 29,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 26,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 23,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 19,305 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 16,165 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 12,288 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 8,388 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 HRD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HRD, 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 HRD registered?

BF05 HRD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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