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BL05 YUY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,110 mi
Last recorded141,110 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 141,110 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 141,110 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 139,320 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 139,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 135,675 miles

Nearside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 131,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 131,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 126,809 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 126,809 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 121,004 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 115,565 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 111,514 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 99,483 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 99,475 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 95,565 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 91,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 91,156 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 86,664 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 81,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,834 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 70,833 miles

offside front suspension leg slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2008 61,880 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 61,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUY, 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 YUY registered?

BL05 YUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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