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GU05 BNV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,175 mi
Last recorded41,175 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 41,175 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 41,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 40,072 miles

Nearside Front Mirror repeater damaged but working

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

Rear Rear subframe corroding

Pass 20 May 2024 38,469 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 36,834 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Mar 2023 36,830 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 35,174 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 33,568 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 32,568 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 30,669 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,864 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,968 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,759 miles

N/S/F tyre low on outer edge

Fail 20 Mar 2015 22,759 miles

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

N/S/F tyre low on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,344 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 17,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,456 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 12,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 10,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 8,789 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,134 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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GU05 BNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GU05 BNV, 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 GU05 BNV registered?

GU05 BNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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