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BP05 OVT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,415 mi
Last recorded141,415 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 OVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 141,415 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 133,521 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 113,028 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 94,888 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage two windscreen in sweep area

advise front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 18 May 2012 94,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage two windscreen in sweep area

advise front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 May 2011 82,373 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 82,371 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,435 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,219 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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BP05 OVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BP05 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

BP05 OVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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The MOT history for BP05 OVT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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