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BV05 XTY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,192 mi
Last recorded101,192 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 XTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 101,192 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,701 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 99,701 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 95,261 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 93,365 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,729 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,014 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,219 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,976 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,898 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 51,699 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 44,194 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 43,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2010 43,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,089 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,904 miles

both front tyre treads worn very low at outer edges

stone damage screen

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 XTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XTY, 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 XTY registered?

BV05 XTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is BV05 XTY safe to buy?

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