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BP05 ZWB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

271,552 mi
Last recorded271,552 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 271,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 260,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 156,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 152,714 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 152,714 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 147,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 147,558 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 143,630 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 143,608 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 137,470 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 137,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 127,653 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 127,653 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 118,199 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 118,199 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 110,478 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 110,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 102,932 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 95,784 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 89,747 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,211 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

full length under body covers fitted restricted view of various components

Fail 2 Aug 2011 75,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre bold on edges.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 75,109 miles

o/s/f tyre bold on edges.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,464 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,697 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 48,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 ZWB, 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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BP05 ZWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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