MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both strong advise (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both strong advise (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded starting to distort (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded starting to distort (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe loose lock nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm, Ball joint going up through. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from drivers view of the road.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both offside tyres have worn edges
Items removed from drivers view of the road.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside front tyre has a cut in tread. cords not exposed
jacking bung missing osr
n/s and o/s/f discs slightly pitted
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD05 AKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 BD05 AKZ, 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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BD05 AKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2005.
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