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BX05 UWH

2005 Mercedes Unknown

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

339,047 mi
Last recorded339,047 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Unknown149,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 UWH
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 339,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 339,045 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 330,189 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 330,189 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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BX05 UWH is a 2005 Mercedes Unknown in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 149,152 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX05 UWH registered?

BX05 UWH is a 2005 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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