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BF05 VKM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,982 mi
Last recorded142,982 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 142,982 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 142,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Jan 2022 131,832 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 121,915 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 111,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 103,458 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 96,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

top and lower covers fitted obscuring some conponents

Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,921 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,603 miles

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

advise changing nearside front tyre

offside front tyre wearing low inside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 93,151 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 87,145 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Feb 2012 87,145 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Apr 2011 80,734 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,441 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 73,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,838 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 63,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 49,254 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,254 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 VKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VKM, 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 VKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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