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BP05 ZWD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,206 mi
Last recorded159,206 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 ZWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 159,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 140,576 miles

Offside Rear park-brake effort below par

Fail 14 Jul 2017 140,576 miles

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

Offside Rear park-brake effort below par

Pass 19 Mar 2016 116,521 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 116,521 miles

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

Headlamp insecure n s f (1.7.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n s f (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 101,284 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror glass loose

rear pads getting low

undertray has a misting of oil

Fail 5 Mar 2015 101,283 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror glass loose

rear pads getting low

undertray has a misting of oil

Pass 5 Mar 2014 88,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 88,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,335 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing legal limit.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 63,940 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 63,935 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear inner pads

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,758 miles

n/s/f tyres on limit

rear tyres low

Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,647 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,119 miles

n/s tell tail

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 ZWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 ZWD, 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 ZWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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