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BV05 GYZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,650 mi
Last recorded137,650 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 GYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2022 137,650 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. Cat (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall has split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced led, slight flicker now and then (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ? (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ? (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 129,332 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front undertray fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 121,404 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 113,765 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 106,738 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 101,158 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,026 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,593 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 91,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,828 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 83,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,314 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,272 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,272 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,781 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,720 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder , front suspension & steering filly due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,256 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,099 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BV05 GYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV05 GYZ, 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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BV05 GYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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