MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front brake caliper damp -- no leak found at time of test
under trays fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear ends of front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both headlamp lenses deteriorated
engine and under-body vovers fitted not allowing full inspection
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever doesn't fully release in correct way (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear ends of front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both headlamp lenses deteriorated
engine and under-body vovers fitted not allowing full inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front tyres wearing on outer edges
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front tyres wearing on outer edges
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit. 245/40ZR17 Continentals
Nearside parking brake reading low
Nearside side repeater lens broken but light still works
Unable to see testable items due to plastic and alloy covers
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit. 245/40ZR17 Continentals
Nearside side repeater lens broken but light still works
Unable to see testable items due to plastic and alloy covers
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside side repeater, in door mirror, clear cover holed and broken
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Unable to see many testable items due to extensive use of plastic covers
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside side repeater, in door mirror, clear cover holed and broken
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to see many testable items due to extensive use of plastic covers
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)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to see testable items due to extensive use of plastic covers
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 KUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 KUJ, 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 KUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2005.
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