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BV05 XTP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,141 mi
Last recorded97,141 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 97,141 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 84,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes perishing - slight leak from offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 84,676 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 83,729 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 83,378 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 80,453 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,735 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,563 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,938 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,933 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,432 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 58,472 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,703 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,865 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,985 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,989 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 XTP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XTP, 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 BV05 XTP registered?

BV05 XTP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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