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BL05 BRF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,150 mi
Last recorded73,150 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 73,150 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 73,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 70,794 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 69,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 65,842 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 57,014 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 50,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 43,235 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 May 2010 30,837 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 18,591 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 14,393 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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BL05 BRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BL05 BRF, 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 BL05 BRF registered?

BL05 BRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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