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EJ05 BFZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,037 mi
Last recorded114,037 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 BFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2012 114,037 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 109,010 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 103,766 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 80,760 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,383 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)

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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EJ05 BFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ05 BFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ05 BFZ registered?

EJ05 BFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2005.

Is EJ05 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 BFZ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ05 BFZ have outstanding finance?

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