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BK05 XAH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,834 mi
Last recorded111,834 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 111,834 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 111,833 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 108,815 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 108,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 106,726 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 105,765 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 105,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 104,065 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 104,065 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 103,257 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 103,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,200 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 97,076 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 96,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 94,352 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 94,349 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

w/ screen stone chip

Pass 5 May 2011 88,415 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 83,703 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 76,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2009 76,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs and pads getting low

Pass 28 May 2008 61,926 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 XAH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAH, 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 XAH registered?

BK05 XAH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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