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BT05 LLC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,450 mi
Last recorded109,450 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 109,450 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 103,374 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 97,816 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 94,770 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 89,181 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 89,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 85,496 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear and nearside rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated.

Fail 31 May 2018 85,496 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside rear and nearside rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Offside front wing mirror slightly deteriorated, does not effect rear view of vehicle.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 80,109 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 80,109 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,552 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,366 miles

exhaust flange bolts/nuts are corroded.

offside mirror glass deterioating.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 71,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flange bolts/nuts are corroded.

offside mirror glass deterioating.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,880 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,339 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,081 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 54,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,058 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,855 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 41,854 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,235 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,867 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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BT05 LLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT05 LLC, 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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BT05 LLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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