CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV05 VNR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,538 mi
Last recorded49,538 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 49,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 18 May 2018 48,958 miles

engine management light on

side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 9 May 2018 48,958 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 May 2017 48,126 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

rear suspension componants starting to rust slightly

Fail 16 May 2017 48,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

rear suspension componants starting to rust slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,413 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,913 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,851 miles

slight side wall bulging

Pass 1 Jun 2013 37,204 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 37,196 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,318 miles

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

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 7 Apr 2011 24,951 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,793 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,636 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,356 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV05 VNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV05 VNR?

You can check the full history of BV05 VNR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV05 VNR registered?

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

Is BV05 VNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 VNR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV05 VNR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV05 VNR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.