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BK05 AHC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,570 mi
Last recorded119,570 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 119,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 113,362 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 113,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 100,754 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 100,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2023 89,002 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 88,918 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 74,088 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 73,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454017+ Nail (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 3 broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 59,178 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 51,637 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 51,637 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 41,428 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured 3m. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured 3m. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,563 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,259 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on edges and inner side wall cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,171 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,609 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,967 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,898 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,054 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 11,552 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 AHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AHC, 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 AHC registered?

BK05 AHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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