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BF05 OGD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,346 mi
Last recorded163,346 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 163,346 miles

Under tray fitted.

Pass 4 May 2017 157,179 miles

Engine covers , sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge + cracking

Fail 4 May 2017 157,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers , sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge + cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2015 156,609 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wrong suspension arms fitted on nearside and offside front

Fail 10 Jun 2015 156,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

wrong suspension arms fitted on nearside and offside front

Pass 12 Jun 2014 149,136 miles

offside front tyre sidewall small cut(not down too cords)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 149,136 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre sidewall small cut(not down too cords)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 146,685 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 146,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 18 Jan 2013 133,191 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 133,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 117,477 miles

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

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 18 Jan 2011 102,836 miles

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

OSF Tyre has very small nail in thread - advise only

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 93,239 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 84,715 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 71,373 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OGD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OGD, 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 OGD registered?

BF05 OGD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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