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BV05 GZR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

163,100 mi
Last recorded163,100 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 GZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 163,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 158,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

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

surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

Pass 6 Dec 2023 154,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 154,333 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 150,357 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

air in braking system

general surface corrosion on underside components

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2022 150,357 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

air in braking system

general surface corrosion on underside components

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2021 146,576 miles

Exhaust flexi damaged

Front Brake discs inner faces pitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp cracked

Rear Brake discs slightly pitted

Rear Brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 6 Dec 2021 146,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust flexi damaged

Front Brake discs inner faces pitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp cracked

Rear Brake discs slightly pitted

Rear Brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 9 Dec 2020 143,228 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 143,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 134,608 miles

n/s/f road rim has had welding repair

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2019 134,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f road rim has had welding repair

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 129,169 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 129,151 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 122,784 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 116,561 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 112,508 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 106,416 miles

both front brake discs corroded

exhaust front pipe has been repaired

Pass 30 Apr 2013 100,780 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 94,110 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 93,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 89,260 miles

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

both sides front vented and drilled brake discs pitted

Pass 13 May 2010 74,477 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 57,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,563 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,367 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 GZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GZR, 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 GZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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