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BL05 ORS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

186,164 mi
Last recorded186,164 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 ORS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 186,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 186,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 173,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 173,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 160,342 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 150,539 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 142,286 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 142,285 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 131,621 miles

Coil spring corroded rears and n/s/front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake effort very low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

back plates corroded

body and engine covers fitted

brake pipes rusty and obscured by pannel

brake squeal

front and rear brake pads low

parking light switch sticking

play in front suspension ball joints

play inrear antiroll bar

some imbalance in front brake

Fail 6 Dec 2019 131,513 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded rears and n/s/front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake effort very low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

back plates corroded

body and engine covers fitted

brake pipes rusty and obscured by pannel

brake squeal

front and rear brake pads low

parking light switch sticking

play in front suspension ball joints

play inrear antiroll bar

some imbalance in front brake

Pass 19 Dec 2018 120,681 miles

Front springs deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

brake pipes rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2018 120,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front springs deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2017 109,271 miles

general corrosion on brake pipes

hand brake warning slight sticking

emissions not detected

Fail 30 Nov 2017 109,271 miles

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

emissions not detected

general corrosion on brake pipes

hand brake warning slight sticking

Pass 22 Dec 2016 102,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Dec 2016 102,387 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 96,005 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 96,003 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,562 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 80,970 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 80,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 72,057 miles

N/S/R alloy welded.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 72,057 miles

N/S/R alloy welded.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,222 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front suspension thrust arm front bushes slightly cracked.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 63,166 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front suspension thrust arm front bushes slightly cracked.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 53,580 miles

N/S/F tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 53,580 miles

N/S/F tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,769 miles

Advise nearside front wheelarch 'L' trim broken.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 44,679 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advise nearside front wheelarch 'L' trim broken.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,593 miles

Advise damage to nearside front splash guard.

Advise small nail in nearside rear tyre, posssibly slow puncture.

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

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

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 ORS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 ORS, 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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BL05 ORS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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