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BO51 DEZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,907 mi
Last recorded126,907 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 DEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 126,907 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 126,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2010 111,451 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2009 95,634 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 76,671 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 76,671 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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BO51 DEZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BO51 DEZ, 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 BO51 DEZ registered?

BO51 DEZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is BO51 DEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO51 DEZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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