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BK05 OLN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,489 mi
Last recorded97,489 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 OLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 97,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 97,489 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 93,576 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 88,893 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 84,183 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 80,080 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 75,021 miles

underneth the vehicle is c overed with plastic safty guard, vehicle can not be full inspected

Pass 5 Apr 2008 69,412 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 OLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OLN, 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 OLN registered?

BK05 OLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is BK05 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 OLN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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