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BG05 UYB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

245,004 mi
Last recorded245,004 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 245,004 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N.S + O.S ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 245,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N.S + O.S ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 227,528 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 204,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 114,832 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 112,360 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 111,032 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 111,032 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 111,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 109,408 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust has a broken bracket

Fail 21 Feb 2018 109,408 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

exhaust has a broken bracket

Pass 13 Feb 2017 105,521 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 105,521 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet catch missing (6.4.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 104,305 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under cover fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2016 104,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel hand brak light staying on (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under cover fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 40,698 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 40,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 99,008 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing thin on edges and has a cut on the inner sidewall

osf tyre wearing thin on edges

Fail 10 Jan 2014 99,008 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsf tyre wearing thin on edges and has a cut on the inner sidewall

osf tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2012 97,669 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 97,669 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 85,435 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 76,531 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 76,531 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 69,097 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 69,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 UYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UYB, 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 UYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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