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BK05 AHE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,779 mi
Last recorded52,779 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 AHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 52,779 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 51,882 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 51,882 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 50,991 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 50,008 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 49,083 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 47,449 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 46,905 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 45,203 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 42,988 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 40,515 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,390 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 36,094 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 33,945 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 31,168 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 27,886 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 25,271 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 22,605 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 20,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,139 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 18,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 AHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 AHE, 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

How do I check the history of BK05 AHE?

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What year was BK05 AHE registered?

BK05 AHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is BK05 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 AHE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK05 AHE have outstanding finance?

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