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BF05 HRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,261 mi
Last recorded93,261 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 93,261 miles

rear suspension parts corroded

n/s/r/ tyre scrubbing on edge

o/s wing mirror glass poor

Fail 25 Feb 2026 93,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r/ tyre scrubbing on edge

o/s wing mirror glass poor

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 92,546 miles

o/s mirror glass poor

play n/s/f track rod end

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2025 92,546 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s mirror glass poor

play n/s/f track rod end

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 91,805 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 91,146 miles

o/s wing mirror glass poor

o/s/f suspension arm boot perished/worn

rear axle corroded

small brake bind front wheels

Fail 9 Mar 2023 91,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s wing mirror glass poor

o/s/f suspension arm boot perished/worn

rear axle corroded

small brake bind front wheels

Pass 17 Feb 2022 89,632 miles

o/s/ wing mirror poor

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension link arms corroded

small play n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 17 Feb 2022 89,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s/ wing mirror poor

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension link arms corroded

small play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 11 Mar 2021 87,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertray/heatshield damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2021 87,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertray/heatshield damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2021 87,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 84,448 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,320 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 80,804 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,394 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

parking brake only 16%

Pass 17 Feb 2015 69,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 62,252 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,653 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,641 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,151 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,038 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to obtain read out

Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,651 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,186 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 HRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HRZ, 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 HRZ registered?

BF05 HRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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