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BF05 VJZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

262,190 mi
Last recorded262,190 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2023 262,190 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel foot lever for parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust cap not allowing to be tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount sheered (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 152,650 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 226,799 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 226,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front door windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 226,763 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested cannot insert probe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 118,735 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 104,007 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 104,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 97,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

Fail 18 Aug 2017 97,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut insecure bottom bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

Pass 17 Aug 2016 89,025 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 89,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,762 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,571 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 67,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,398 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r lower hub bush slight play and squeal noise

Fail 2 Feb 2012 60,499 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,499 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,559 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 52,420 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,453 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,504 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 VJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VJZ, 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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BF05 VJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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