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BL05 CWP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

191,580 mi
Last recorded191,580 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 191,580 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 172,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 172,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 162,611 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 162,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 154,045 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on the edges

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

rear exhaust is corroded & has a slight blow

Fail 19 Jan 2015 154,045 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is worn on the edges

rear exhaust is corroded & has a slight blow

Pass 29 Jan 2014 144,293 miles

front brake pads are low & the discs are lipped & worn

rear brake pads are low & the discs are lipped & worn

Fail 29 Jan 2014 144,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads are low & the discs are lipped & worn

rear brake pads are low & the discs are lipped & worn

Pass 12 Jan 2013 122,363 miles

stone chips repaired in zone A and B

Fail 10 Jan 2013 122,342 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

stone chips repaired in zone A and B

Pass 30 Jan 2012 112,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 100,263 miles

chip in a zone not exceeding 10mm chip repaired

chip in a zone not exceeding 40mm

Fail 24 Feb 2011 100,263 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip in a zone not exceeding 40mm

Pass 3 Mar 2010 93,701 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 93,701 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 81,344 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 81,344 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 66,280 miles

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

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 CWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 CWP, 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 CWP registered?

BL05 CWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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