MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
EML light on
Exhaust mounting defective 2x rear mounts defective / broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front bumper damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forwardmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release handle broken (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front lower suspension arms - bushes worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
EML light on
Exhaust mounting defective 2x rear mounts defective / broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front bumper damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forwardmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release handle broken (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front lower suspension arms - bushes worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
EML light on
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front bumper damaged
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded At top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded - recommend attention soon (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
EML light on
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front bumper damaged
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded At top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded - recommend attention soon (1.1.11 (c))
both beam patterns weak
both rear wheel arches rusty
man light on
os sill cover damaged
rear suspension rusty
rear suspension very rusty
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear brake pipes pitted and corroded
Both rear brake hoses beginning to perish
Damage to front bumper
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded
Handbrake reading close to limit
front bumper damaged
slight play nsf wheel bearing
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front bumper damaged
osf brake pads getting low
slight play nsf wheel bearing
Advise condition of front bumper .
Advise rear brake pads wearing thin .
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Advise condition of front bumper .
Advise rear brake pads wearing thin .
Front tyres wearing unevenly and wearing on inside edges
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front tyres wearing unevenly and wearing on inside edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre worn on both edges
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front tyre bald on outer edge recommend replace
rear seats not in up right position for seatbelt cheak
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre bald on outer edge recommend replace
rear seats not in up right position for seatbelt cheak
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BD55 KUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 BD55 KUH, 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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BD55 KUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2005.
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