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BP05 HLW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,005 mi
Last recorded113,005 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 HLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 113,005 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 113,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 108,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 104,142 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,991 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 99,990 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2014 94,896 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 94,896 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 87,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2013 87,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2012 71,865 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,522 miles

Offside front tyre is worn on outer edge.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,382 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 65,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,281 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,143 miles

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

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

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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BP05 HLW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BP05 HLW, 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 BP05 HLW registered?

BP05 HLW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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