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BK05 WBU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,881 mi
Last recorded69,881 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 69,881 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2026 69,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2025 68,874 miles

corrosion under vehicle

rear suspension corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2025 68,870 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 67,957 miles

rear suspension corroded

slight play n/s/f suspension

trims under vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2023 66,253 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 64,865 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 63,171 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear springs corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jul 2020 61,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear springs corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2019 60,104 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 58,037 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Jun 2018 58,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jun 2017 56,081 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 54,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,150 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 52,076 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 49,548 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,626 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,428 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,075 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,639 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,031 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 29,362 miles

nsf tyre has cracks showing on tread

nsr tyre has a deep cut on tread but not showing cord yet

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 WBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

BK05 WBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BK05 WBU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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