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BL05 BTO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,559 mi
Last recorded124,559 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 124,559 miles

rear coil springs corroded

slight splitting on all front arm bushes

Fail 30 Dec 2022 124,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear coil springs corroded

slight splitting on all front arm bushes

Pass 30 Dec 2021 113,405 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 110,294 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

generally all suspension parts front and rear corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2020 110,194 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

generally all suspension parts front and rear corroded

Pass 1 May 2020 107,705 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,855 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear metal hanger snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small tear in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both metal brake pipes at the rear are corroded. (Front to rear pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 89,554 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 84,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f mirror slightly loose

Fail 25 Nov 2014 76,087 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 75,222 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 70,672 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 54,491 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,921 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 22,598 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 BTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BTO, 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 BTO registered?

BL05 BTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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