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BF05 HSA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

159,103 mi
Last recorded159,103 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 HSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 159,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 159,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 143,171 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 143,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 131,907 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 120,320 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 120,314 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020 114,578 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 103,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front 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 excessively worn Upper Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,510 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,927 miles

Advise slight leak from pas rack

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

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 82,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise slight leak from pas rack

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

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,430 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 75,430 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,942 miles

offside front tyre cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 30 Apr 2014 60,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 17 Jul 2012 49,493 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,493 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,805 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 40,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1 washer jet blocked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,018 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 35,018 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,737 miles

smoke emissionns too clean to triger test mashine

Pass 24 Jul 2008 22,445 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

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 HSA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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