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FL05 BZY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

232,699 mi
Last recorded232,699 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 BZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 232,699 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 232,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 223,054 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 223,049 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 208,425 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.plastic covers fitted.rear b/pipes greased.

handbrake efficiancy poor.rear brakes noisey.

rear exhaust box mounting broken.

Fail 8 Dec 2016 208,425 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.plastic covers fitted.rear b/pipes greased.

handbrake efficiancy poor.rear brakes noisey.

rear exhaust box mounting broken.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 195,691 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust smokey.

handbrake release poor.exhaust corroded.rear exhaust mtg broken.

oil leaks.engine undertray insecure.rear b/pipes greased.

various components corroded.various bushes worn.plastic covers fitted.

Fail 11 Dec 2015 195,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust smokey.

handbrake release poor.exhaust corroded.rear exhaust mtg broken.

oil leaks.engine undertray insecure.rear b/pipes greased.

various components corroded.various bushes worn.plastic covers fitted.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 184,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front of rear exhaust bracket missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2014 184,266 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded heavily

unable to check steering and suspension fully

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Pass 11 Nov 2013 171,439 miles

corrosion rear exhaust

corrosion to metal brake pipes

rear tyre treads getting low

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 28 Feb 2013 167,014 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

uneven tyre wear

Pass 28 Feb 2013 167,014 miles

uneven tyre wear

Pass 28 Feb 2012 164,343 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 156,754 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 156,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 128,834 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 103,531 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2009 103,531 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 79,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 79,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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FL05 BZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FL05 BZY, 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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FL05 BZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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