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BF05 OHD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

141,432 mi
Last recorded141,432 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 141,432 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Dec 2020 129,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

full under cover and engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 103,163 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,517 miles

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

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 74,135 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,913 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,411 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,981 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 54,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,115 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,747 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,248 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 36,650 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 OHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OHD, 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 OHD registered?

BF05 OHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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