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BL05 UZC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

207,337 mi
Last recorded207,337 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2021 207,337 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 206,627 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 189,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 175,077 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 165,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 156,702 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge but no cords are visible

Pass 10 Jun 2015 146,780 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2014 137,167 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear tyres have cracks in tread shoulder areas - no cords visible

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2013 126,627 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre has small cracks in tread area - no cords visible

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2012 117,183 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 105,263 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 93,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 78,767 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 65,539 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 UZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

BL05 UZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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