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BP05 OWF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,220 mi
Last recorded89,220 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 89,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 80,701 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 71,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 61,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 56,269 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 56,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 53,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 51,253 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 49,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint left (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 47,841 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 46,311 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,311 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,531 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,681 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 41,681 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,226 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,724 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,411 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 OWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OWF, 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 OWF registered?

BP05 OWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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