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BX05 WWR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,238 mi
Last recorded147,238 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 147,238 miles

Paintwork damage

Pass 29 Mar 2018 134,045 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 126,071 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,573 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 106,542 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

THE OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A FAULTY CARCASS .THERE IS A CRACK ON THE INNER SIDE WALL.

THE REAR SILENCER HAS A CORRODED AND DETATCHED HANGER.ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED AT THE MOMENT.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 97,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

THE OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A FAULTY CARCASS .THERE IS A CRACK ON THE INNER SIDE WALL.

THE REAR SILENCER HAS A CORRODED AND DETATCHED HANGER.ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED AT THE MOMENT.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 85,683 miles

slight damage to the o/s mirror body.

slight play in both front hub bearings.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,524 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS SOME DAMAGE.

Fail 24 Feb 2012 74,524 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS SOME DAMAGE.

THE OFF SIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH GAURD IS INSECURE AND HAS AT SOME TIME BEEN FOULING THE TYRE.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,491 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,998 miles

slight play in the n/s/f hub bearing.

Fail 17 Feb 2010 50,979 miles

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

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

slight play in the n/s/f hub bearing.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,164 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 40,164 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,612 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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BX05 WWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX05 WWR, 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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BX05 WWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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