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BU05 XLV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,699 mi
Last recorded65,699 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 65,699 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s castor arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 64,602 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s castor arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 63,317 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 62,044 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 60,402 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,799 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,375 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 57,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 56,323 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,457 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link upper boot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,114 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,027 miles

N/S/F side mirror insecure

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,762 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 50,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

O/S/F tyre wall cracked around outer wall

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,528 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,386 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 45,782 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,456 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,138 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 XLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XLV, 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 BU05 XLV registered?

BU05 XLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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