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PE05 BZK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,440 mi
Last recorded165,440 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 BZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 165,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2017 165,414 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 157,086 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Fail 11 Mar 2017 157,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Pass 27 Feb 2016 148,196 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 139,852 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 139,852 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 131,661 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 123,957 miles

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 123,957 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 114,580 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 96,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 96,732 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 73,620 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 46,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2008 34,826 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 34,826 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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PE05 BZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PE05 BZK, 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 PE05 BZK registered?

PE05 BZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is PE05 BZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 BZK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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