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BF05 KRN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,087 mi
Last recorded111,087 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 KRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,087 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower fog light damaged

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 111,087 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower fog light damaged

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 101,091 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 95,736 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 95,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 84,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,234 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 78,521 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has minor side wall damage

o/s/f tyre deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has minor side wall damage

Pass 14 Jan 2012 62,403 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,867 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 58,867 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,557 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,512 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 48,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,953 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 KRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KRN, 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 KRN registered?

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

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