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FY05 BXZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

181,561 mi
Last recorded181,561 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 BXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 181,561 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 163,942 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2023 163,942 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 157,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 154,332 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 144,903 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 143,037 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 139,012 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 129,185 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 124,887 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (d bush) (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 116,688 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 106,253 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 91,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,197 miles

emmisions to clean to read

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,548 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,622 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 66,257 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 59,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake discs covered with surface corrosion

front brake pads wearing low

inner lens cover of nearside front indicator sitting in bottom of headlight assembly

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,609 miles

front and rear brake discs covered with surface corrosion

front brake pads wearing low

inner lens cover of nearside front indicator sitting in bottom of headlight assembly

rear brake pads wearing low

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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FY05 BXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FY05 BXZ, 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 FY05 BXZ registered?

FY05 BXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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