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BK05 AFA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,006 mi
Last recorded116,006 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 AFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 116,006 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 112,518 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 108,439 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 103,598 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 103,598 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 99,876 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 99,876 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 95,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 95,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 92,701 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 92,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 88,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 82,925 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 75,248 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear to edges 205/55/16

Pass 29 Dec 2015 64,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 55,175 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 47,375 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,413 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,959 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 38,944 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,630 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 30,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,114 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,357 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,216 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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BK05 AFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BK05 AFA, 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 BK05 AFA registered?

BK05 AFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BK05 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 AFA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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