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BT05 VYZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,233 mi
Last recorded76,233 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 76,233 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 73,932 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring ex corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate ex corroded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jun 2018 73,932 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear coil spring ex corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate ex corroded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,478 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 71,497 miles

Nearside Rear Lower lower sill jacking rubber block missing.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has surface corrosion. (3.5.1i)

coolant light on dash.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,490 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe not supported before rear silencer box,mounting bracket post corroded away,adrift from pipe. (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure number plate backing adrift from bumper. (6.3.1b)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Lower engine plastic under panel insecure.

Nearside Rear Lower lower sill jacking rubber block missing.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has surface corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre slightly deflated.

coolant light on dash.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,439 miles

near side rear lower sill rubber jacking block missing.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 70,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side rear lower sill rubber jacking block missing.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 66,390 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

near side rear tyre slightly deflated.

rear exhaust mounting rod has corroded weld,starting to weaken.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,390 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

near side rear tyre slightly deflated.

rear exhaust mounting rod has corroded weld,starting to weaken.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 64,919 miles

coolant level low warning on dashboard

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,658 miles

both front brake discs pitted.

both rear tyres close to legal limit,near side rear tyre just starting to show signs of cracking between outer treads.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 63,658 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs pitted.

both rear tyres close to legal limit,near side rear tyre just starting to show signs of cracking between outer treads.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,455 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs corroded

nsf tyre on limit and wearing un evenly

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,705 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,982 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,001 miles

oil leak from gear box

Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,170 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 VYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VYZ, 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 VYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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