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BK05 ZZX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,642 mi
Last recorded145,642 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 145,642 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2023 145,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 187,452 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 129,583 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 117,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 117,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 108,322 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2019 108,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,457 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 91,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2017 86,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 86,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 82,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing slightly outer edge

rear exhaust has a mounting bracket broken

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 82,626 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing slightly outer edge

rear exhaust has a mounting bracket broken

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,603 miles

broken exhaust hanger bracket from exhaust middle pipe , but exhaust adequately supported during time of test

Fail 21 Apr 2015 73,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

broken exhaust hanger bracket from exhaust middle pipe , but exhaust adequately supported during time of test

Pass 15 May 2014 52,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,829 miles

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

exhaust braket is snapped

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,988 miles

exhaust bracket rusted through

Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,819 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 37,698 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 37,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

small play in o/s trackrod end

Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,493 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,107 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 21,304 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 ZZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX registered?

BK05 ZZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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