MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,809 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s lower rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s lower rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front discs rusty inner edges
Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front discs rusty inner edges
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s rear (4.1.D.1a)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF05 OGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OGY, 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 OGY registered?
BF05 OGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is BF05 OGY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF05 OGY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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