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BF05 HVH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,273 mi
Last recorded53,273 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 53,273 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 49,634 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2019 49,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2018 46,598 miles

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,690 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,736 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 39,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken bottom end (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 36,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,590 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,489 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 22 Aug 2013 34,489 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 27 Aug 2012 32,717 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 30,447 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,387 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2008 19,776 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 HVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 HVH registered?

BF05 HVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BF05 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 HVH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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