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BK05 AHD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,674 mi
Last recorded120,674 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 AHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 120,674 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 May 2018 120,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Nov 2016 120,128 miles

Offside Front TRACK ROD END SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 114,614 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 106,473 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 94,477 miles

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

eml on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,344 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 80,972 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,043 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,237 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,733 miles

dash indicates rear light fault-no fault found at time of test

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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 AHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 AHD registered?

BK05 AHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BK05 AHD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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