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BL05 TCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,148 mi
Last recorded102,148 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 TCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 102,148 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 102,146 miles

Lower Steering column attachment defective U/J area (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 91,225 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 91,223 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected across foot pedals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 81,543 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge also wearing thin 205/55/16

Fail 2 Mar 2022 81,540 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge also wearing thin 205/55/16

Pass 23 Feb 2021 70,507 miles

Nearside side repeater damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2021 70,507 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside side repeater damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2020 63,937 miles

Front brake discs worn

both front tyres worn on edges 205/55/16

recommend steering alignment check/adjust

Fail 2 Mar 2020 63,937 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges 205/55/16

recommend steering alignment check/adjust

Pass 7 Mar 2019 52,725 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 49,071 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,313 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 42,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 34,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 29,042 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,910 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 20,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 17,618 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,497 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,436 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 12,027 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,112 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 7,270 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 TCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

BL05 TCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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