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BW05 AZU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,004 mi
Last recorded93,004 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 AZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 92,897 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 84,981 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 84,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 78,673 miles

rear latitudinal tie bar bushes getting worn

rear spring retainers getting corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2019 78,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear latitudinal tie bar bushes getting worn

rear spring retainers getting corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 61,227 miles

exhaust support brackets getting corroded

nearside rear tyre inner wall showing signs of cracking

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,003 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2017 59,002 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres starting to crack

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2015 56,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,980 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,547 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 42,168 miles

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)

front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,318 miles

cut in rim protector n/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Dec 2009 32,011 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 32,011 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 29,629 miles

slight play off side front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,690 miles

l/h rear seat belt not fully inspected as child seat fitted.

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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BW05 AZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BW05 AZU, 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 BW05 AZU registered?

BW05 AZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is BW05 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 AZU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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