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BF05 OGT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,858 mi
Last recorded98,858 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 98,858 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Pass 30 Nov 2021 97,619 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertray damp, suspect fuel leak

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,017 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 95,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 92,456 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 92,456 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 89,431 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 86,420 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 86,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 83,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 80,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,904 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,381 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)

offside front tyre inner side wall split

Fail 6 Dec 2012 73,378 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

offside front tyre inner side wall split

Pass 9 Dec 2011 69,355 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,866 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 63,454 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 57,420 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 44,631 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 OGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OGT, 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 OGT registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF05 OGT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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