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MW54 BZN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

238,336 mi
Last recorded238,336 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 BZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 238,336 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 238,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 143,705 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 143,705 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 143,338 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 143,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 142,909 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 136,651 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 130,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 130,217 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 114,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 92,973 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit, windscreen, front brake disks

Pass 12 Oct 2009 90,995 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 152,461 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 152,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 116,405 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 116,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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MW54 BZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MW54 BZN, 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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MW54 BZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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