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BF05 OGY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,809 mi
Last recorded144,809 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 144,809 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 144,809 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 135,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 135,298 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 135,298 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 134,173 miles

front discs rusty inner edges

Fail 21 Jun 2018 134,168 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front discs rusty inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2017 132,787 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 132,779 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 131,272 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 130,781 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 130,750 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 123,972 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 123,972 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 118,643 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 107,492 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 84,248 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,683 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,185 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,615 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2008 57,614 miles

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.

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 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.

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