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BG05 CFZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,253 mi
Last recorded190,253 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 190,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both tyres low on air

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2021 190,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both tyres low on air

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 184,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Sep 2019 173,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 167,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 263,577 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 19 Sep 2017 263,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Sep 2016 254,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 243,274 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Fail 19 Sep 2015 243,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 147,667 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 139,604 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 139,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 135,047 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

brake warning light on

parking brake requires adjustment or repair

both rear tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 16 Dec 2011 135,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres close to legal limit

brake warning light on

both rear tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 18 Aug 2010 121,904 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 121,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 101,201 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 74,421 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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BG05 CFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG05 CFZ, 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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BG05 CFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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