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BU05 ZPD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,528 mi
Last recorded103,528 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ZPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 103,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 100,847 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 98,509 miles

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side rear tyre cut no cords exposed

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,546 miles

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,841 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 86,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and badly perished

Fail 15 Mar 2012 84,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre staring to perish on outer wall

offside front tyre staring to perish on outer wall

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,690 miles

nearside front tyre staring to perish on outer wall

offside front tyre staring to perish on outer wall

Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,308 miles

n/s/f tyre wall cut no cords exposed

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,883 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 63,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Number plates may not meet legal requirement. No postcode or manufacturers details.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,032 miles

Number plates may not meet legal requirement. No postcode or manufacturers details.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,357 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)

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 ZPD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZPD, 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 ZPD registered?

BU05 ZPD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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