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BN05 UOY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,586 mi
Last recorded234,586 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 UOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 234,586 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 234,586 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 138,862 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 137,694 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 135,539 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 134,581 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 132,269 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2017 129,946 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 128,524 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 124,018 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 112,770 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 101,228 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 101,228 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 86,790 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 86,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,941 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 64,244 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,244 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 55,921 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 44,364 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 UOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UOY, 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 UOY registered?

BN05 UOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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