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BP05 ZVY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

94,202 mi
Last recorded94,202 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 94,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 86,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge and wearing inner shoulder 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2023 78,104 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 70,127 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 68,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 67,837 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,727 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,410 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 62,826 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,911 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,512 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,746 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,963 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,399 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,759 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,516 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 35,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,069 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,790 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 ZVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 ZVY, 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 ZVY registered?

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

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