MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear tyres scrubbing on sidewalls
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rears, heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Body not fully secure Bumper insecure. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Both rear tyres scrubbing on sidewalls
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rears, heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Body not fully secure Bumper insecure. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
All 4 front lower suspension arm, rear bushes perishing
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front tyre (205-55-16) has minor damage to side wall
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Slight play in both steering rack arms
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All 4 front lower suspension arm, rear bushes perishing
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front tyre (205-55-16) has minor damage to side wall
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Slight play in both steering rack arms
Offside Front damage on bumper sticking out
Rear brake pads starting to get low
brake pipe cant see fully cover up
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front tyers treads wearing inner tread
Nearside Rear tyretread low
Offside Front bumper to wing sticking out
slip rubber missing park brack
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front tyers treads wearing inner tread
Nearside Rear tyretread low
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front bumper to wing sticking out
slip rubber missing park brack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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BD55 GXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 BD55 GXE, 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 BD55 GXE registered?
BD55 GXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2005.
Is BD55 GXE safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD55 GXE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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