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BP05 SRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,675 mi
Last recorded90,675 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 90,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

emissions to low to record

Fail 19 Jan 2018 90,675 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

emissions to low to record

Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,279 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Lower webbing frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has cut, no cords showing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,089 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,669 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 84,666 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 82,835 miles

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,154 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 80,154 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 73,919 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 64,382 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 64,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,936 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 57,684 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,247 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 SRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BP05 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

BP05 SRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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