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BP05 OWJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,888 mi
Last recorded92,888 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 OWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 92,888 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 65,240 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 57,068 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 57,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 55,832 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 54,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 53,510 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Offside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both front wipers deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,661 miles

Offside Front tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 20 Dec 2016 48,393 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 46,798 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 44,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,998 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 40,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 36,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,205 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,400 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 23,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,319 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 OWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

BP05 OWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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