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K500 BCS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,207 mi
Last recorded62,207 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 BCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 62,207 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 62,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position light intensity too high

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 60,854 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 56,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 56,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Excessively Perished & Worn Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 53,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Excessively Perished In Tread & Worn Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear In Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,777 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 49,777 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in both front wheel bearings, adjustable

Pass 17 Sep 2020 47,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 46,478 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 43,861 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 40,555 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 36,518 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 19 Sep 2015 33,280 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 28,376 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,376 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 24,180 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 24,180 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,638 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 17,679 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 14,182 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 10,312 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 7,310 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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K500 BCS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K500 BCS, 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 K500 BCS registered?

K500 BCS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is K500 BCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 BCS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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