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BT05 LLD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,681 mi
Last recorded160,681 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 160,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 143,267 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 124,738 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 124,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 107,181 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 107,181 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 89,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 89,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,156 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 80,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 70,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 64,648 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,257 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,439 miles

o/s of front bumper damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2011 45,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s of front bumper damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2010 36,960 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,400 miles

O/S/R seat has child seat fitted so cannot check that seatbelt.

N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall - not deep and no cords showing.

O/S/R tyre has cut in inner sidewall - not deep and no cords showing.

Slight play in front suspension on both sides.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,286 miles

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

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 LLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LLD, 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 LLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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