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BU05 ZNG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,876 mi
Last recorded102,876 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ZNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides to Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 89,981 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 88,980 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 81,787 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 81,787 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 75,236 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,455 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,624 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,624 miles

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

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

o/s/f pads waring sensor insecure

o/s/f wiper blade split

under covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 64,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f pads waring sensor insecure

o/s/f wiper blade split

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2014 58,922 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 58,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 56,745 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,114 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,720 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,042 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,536 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,154 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 ZNG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZNG, 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 ZNG registered?

BU05 ZNG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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