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BL05 CWJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,647 mi
Last recorded71,647 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,647 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 71,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 CWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CWJ, 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 CWJ registered?

BL05 CWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is BL05 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 CWJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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