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BT05 HYH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,637 mi
Last recorded128,637 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 HYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 128,637 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 94,208 miles

Nearside Front Nsf tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 75,582 miles

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 61,956 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 61,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 49,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,659 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 38,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 36,084 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 32,433 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 32,433 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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,724 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 22,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 18,548 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 13,820 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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BT05 HYH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT05 HYH, 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 BT05 HYH registered?

BT05 HYH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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