BC23 - MERCEDES-BENZ C
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 20 days ago
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class, often referred to simply as the C-Class, is a renowned luxury sedan that exemplifies German engineering excellence. First introduced in 1993, the model has evolved through multiple generations, consistently setting standards for comfort, performance, and safety. Manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, a brand with a rich history dating back to 1926, the C-Class is celebrated for its innovative features and refined driving experience. Key specifications typically include a range of efficient engines, advanced driver assistance systems, and a sophisticated interior design. Its reputation for durability and technological sophistication makes the Mercedes-Benz C-Class a popular choice among those seeking a premium vehicle that balances luxury with practicality.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 20 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C, registered as BC23, with a silver exterior and a 1796cc petrol engine. It has CO2 emissions of 193 g/km. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 30 April 2024 and valid until 29 April 2025. It has recorded a mileage of 142,769 miles. The MOT advisories include an oil leak that is not excessive and brake system requirements that suggest adjustments or repairs, including rear brake imbalance. No further mechanical issues are specified.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
20
Passed Tests
13
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 30 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,769 mi
Expires: 29 April 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Advisory Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 17 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,483 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced or seriously deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced or seriously deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Advisory Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 14 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,824 mi
Expires: 13 April 2024
Failed - 14 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,824 mi
Passed - 14 April 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 129,488 mi
Expires: 13 April 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 11 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,307 mi
Expires: 10 March 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 05 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,269 mi
Expires: 04 February 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 29 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,126 mi
Expires: 01 February 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 02 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,533 mi
Expires: 01 February 2019
Failed - 01 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,529 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 01 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,303 mi
Expires: 31 January 2018
Passed - 26 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,358 mi
Expires: 29 January 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Centre exhaust weak
Failed - 26 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,358 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Centre exhaust weak
Passed - 09 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,349 mi
Expires: 29 January 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 08 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,349 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 30 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,280 mi
Expires: 29 January 2015
Passed - 19 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,192 mi
Expires: 18 June 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed - 18 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,192 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 16 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,537 mi
Expires: 15 March 2013
Failed - 15 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,514 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BC23?
The MOT expires on 29 April 2025.
What is the tax status of BC23?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2025.
What are the specifications of BC23?
This is a 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1796cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BC23?
This vehicle produces 193 g/km of CO2 emissions.