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BK05 OLJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,909 mi
Last recorded85,909 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 OLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 85,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s lower and middle arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 85,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower middle arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower middle arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2019 83,161 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F & N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,820 miles

engine covers and trays fitted

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,110 miles

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,689 miles

Undertray fitted obstructing inspection of some components

Pass 6 Dec 2014 67,659 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 60,968 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 55,639 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 55,639 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2011 49,311 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 43,142 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,802 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,158 miles

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

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 OLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OLJ, 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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BK05 OLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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