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BN05 TWP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,491 mi
Last recorded94,491 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 TWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 94,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 91,585 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 88,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [ marked in yellow] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [ marked in yellow] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 87,743 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump corroded and pitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 83,991 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 83,991 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 83,983 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,425 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 81,418 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 79,720 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,310 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,421 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 73,841 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,140 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,928 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,348 miles

rear exhaust braket is broken.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,460 miles

rear exhaust braket is broken.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,565 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 51,465 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,439 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,695 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,968 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 TWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TWP, 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

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What year was BN05 TWP registered?

BN05 TWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 TWP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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