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BF05 KRX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,666 mi
Last recorded80,666 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 KRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 80,666 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all-round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all-round (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2023 80,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All rear suspension components corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all-round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all-round (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 76,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

all brake discs in poor condition

suspension and steering arms heavily corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 76,090 miles

Exhaust mounting defective broken at rear (6.1.2 (a))

brakes very rusty all round caution req as vehicle is used more and rust wears off it may come off unevenly

head lamp lens cloudy os and ns

Fail 10 Mar 2021 76,090 miles

Exhaust mounting defective broken at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

brakes very rusty all round caution req as vehicle is used more and rust wears off it may come off unevenly

head lamp lens cloudy os and ns

Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,036 miles

Rear indictor bulbs pale

Fail 11 Feb 2020 76,033 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear indictor bulbs pale

Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,734 miles

all of underside corroded

all suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 75,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all of underside corroded

all suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 74,122 miles

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 25 Jan 2017 67,543 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN SEALANT

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,030 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 39,129 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,560 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,764 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,038 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,345 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 KRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KRX, 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 KRX registered?

BF05 KRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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