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BL05 CWG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,033 mi
Last recorded206,033 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 206,033 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 124,119 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 121,060 miles

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

Parking brake lamp stays on.

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 117,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 117,503 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 115,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake warning lamp stays on.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 115,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake warning lamp stays on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 112,190 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 108,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 108,923 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 98,403 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 98,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 151,490 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 90,934 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 85,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 85,563 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 CWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL05 CWG, 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 CWG registered?

BL05 CWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is BL05 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 CWG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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