MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
washers not working frozen ?
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BN05 SVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SVE, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BN05 SVE?
You can check the full history of BN05 SVE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BN05 SVE registered?
BN05 SVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.
Is BN05 SVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN05 SVE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BN05 SVE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN05 SVE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.