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BN05 VOU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,560 mi
Last recorded126,560 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 VOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 126,560 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 126,560 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 115,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Small bottom section of n/s/f suspension spring broken off

Pass 14 Jan 2010 99,768 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 69,535 miles

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

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

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

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

off-side- mirror damaged

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 VOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

BN05 VOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BN05 VOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 VOU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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