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BF05 HSX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,284 mi
Last recorded62,284 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 HSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 62,284 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 59,623 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 56,507 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 56,504 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 51,791 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,579 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,246 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,517 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,634 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 25,195 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,581 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 10,696 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 10,026 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 8,850 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 HSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HSX, 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 HSX registered?

BF05 HSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is BF05 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 HSX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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