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BT05 JRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,182 mi
Last recorded124,182 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 124,182 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 May 2018 123,768 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 121,979 miles

Nearside Front tyer has cut outer wall

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 118,308 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 97,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 86,605 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 86,605 miles

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,168 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Jun 2010 56,663 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,663 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 27 May 2009 41,398 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,484 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on tred shoulders

o/s/f tyre has chip on side wall

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 JRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JRZ, 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 JRZ registered?

BT05 JRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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