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BL05 UDG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

183,846 mi
Last recorded183,846 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 UDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 183,846 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 183,846 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 172,595 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 169,094 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 161,970 miles

engine management light "on"

Fail 12 Jul 2017 161,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Hand brake warning light "on"

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light "on"

Pass 18 Apr 2016 157,636 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 134,802 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 125,973 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 125,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 123,991 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 123,881 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 118,904 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 112,778 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 99,912 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 80,662 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 77,556 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,148 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 61,420 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 UDG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UDG, 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 UDG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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