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BF05 OFT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

120,633 mi
Last recorded120,633 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2023 120,633 miles

Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected Rear brake back plates corroded. (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch holed by seat belt mounting point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear subframe suspension arm mounting brackets corroded and broken away N/s and O/s. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis around rear subframe mounting points corroded.

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

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

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

n/s/r inner arch corroded by rear shocker .

o/s/r inner arch corroded by rear shocker .

Pass 21 Mar 2022 116,063 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 111,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 108,226 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 104,833 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 100,124 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,565 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,814 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 82,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,212 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,558 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,538 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,522 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 37,052 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,579 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)

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 OFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

BF05 OFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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