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BL05 FYK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,771 mi
Last recorded119,771 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 FYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2022 119,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 111,858 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 106,138 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 101,870 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,475 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 98,475 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 95,435 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs thinning (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad backing close to disc (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 87,715 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 78,826 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,562 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 82,562 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 73,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,616 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 66,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,489 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,061 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 56,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 48,626 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 48,626 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,018 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 42,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008

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

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

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

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 FYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FYK, 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 FYK registered?

BL05 FYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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