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BF05 HSD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,600 mi
Last recorded121,600 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 121,600 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 117,517 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fornt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 117,517 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fornt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 114,819 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 114,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 113,404 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 110,973 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated on dashboard.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 106,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre outer edges worn

front bumper slightly broken

Fail 1 Jul 2014 106,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre outer edges worn

front bumper slightly broken

Pass 25 Apr 2013 99,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 95,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 95,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,390 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 86,750 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,673 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 70,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HSD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSD, 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 HSD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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