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BU05 OZH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,463 mi
Last recorded108,463 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 OZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 108,463 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 106,351 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 103,525 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 100,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,069 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,747 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 90,991 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 90,000 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 89,992 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,549 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 75,915 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2015 69,524 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 26 Nov 2014 64,503 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 64,503 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 57,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE:serious oil leak

engine management warning lamp on and engine missfire

front bumper has damage

Fail 16 Dec 2013 57,933 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE:serious oil leak

engine management warning lamp on and engine missfire

front bumper has damage

Pass 3 Dec 2012 49,246 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 3 Dec 2012 49,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 36,652 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,980 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

rear discs worn and slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,535 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 28,535 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,515 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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BU05 OZH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BU05 OZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU05 OZH registered?

BU05 OZH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BU05 OZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 OZH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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