MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged
Nearside headlamp mounting casing broken
mil warning light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. also headlamp casing broken (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged
mil warning light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside headlamp casing cracked
Offside Front wing and bumper damaged
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake warning on
mil warning light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside headlamp casing cracked
Offside Front wing and bumper damaged
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake warning on
mil warning light on
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
both rear and front brake discs corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear and front brake discs corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK05 AHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BK05 AHU, 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 AHU registered?
BK05 AHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.
Is BK05 AHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK05 AHU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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