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BV05 GZA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,837 mi
Last recorded148,837 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 GZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2020 148,837 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper blade(arm) park in middle of driver view of the road (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 30 May 2018 126,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 126,522 miles

Front Tyre has had the tread recut both (5.2.3 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively boyh (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps not work (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has had the tread recut both (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 93,838 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 88,180 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 88,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 84,430 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,717 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,199 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,157 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,066 miles

Exhaust system corroded around front and rear mountings but still secure.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,360 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,911 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 43,911 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,495 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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BV05 GZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZA, 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 GZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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