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BV05 XVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,063 mi
Last recorded113,063 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 113,063 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 113,063 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen o/s-n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,872 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 96,872 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 91,142 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 91,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 84,288 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 78,474 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 28 May 2013 71,912 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,905 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 65,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,311 miles

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

Oil leak

cut in nearside front tyre wall

Fail 15 Mar 2011 59,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

cut in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,740 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 45,266 miles

engine management lamp on

engine not exceeding 3000rpm when testing emissions

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 7 Mar 2009 45,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine management lamp on

engine not exceeding 3000rpm when testing emissions

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,256 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 XVJ 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 64.7%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

BV05 XVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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