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BN05 AMU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,473 mi
Last recorded127,473 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 AMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 127,473 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 127,473 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 124,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 120,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 116,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 114,178 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 107,186 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 102,787 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 91,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald onshoulder

Offside Front tyre bald on shoulder

Fail 28 May 2016 90,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on shoulder

Offside Front tyre bald on shoulder

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2016 90,979 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 78,521 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 17 May 2014 66,506 miles

e.m.l light on

Fail 17 May 2014 66,506 miles

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

e.m.l light on

front discs lip

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,678 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 56,490 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 51,315 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 51,315 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 44,735 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 40,351 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 35,361 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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BN05 AMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BN05 AMU, 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 BN05 AMU registered?

BN05 AMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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