MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front of the two (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front of the two (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of the two (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 R17 (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front of the two (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front of the two (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of the two (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Under trays fitted
front brake pads getting low.
n/s/r brake pipe rusty.
o/s/f tyre worn on edges.
o/s/r brake disc surface rust.
o/s/r brake pipe rusty.
shields fitted unable to fully inspect.
slight free play n/s inner rack end.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV05 BGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 AV05 BGF, 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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AV05 BGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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