MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Worn to between 2-3 mm. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Worn to between 2-3 mm. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( worn to 3 mm & lower on the outer edge of the tyre ) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( worn to 3 mm ) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.
small chip in windscreen
undercovers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
small chip in windscreen
undercovers fitted
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively pair (3.7.B.3)
Front wipers slight smear
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine covers and under trays fitted
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively pair (3.7.B.3)
Front wipers slight smear
Rear parking brake only just met requirements
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine covers and under trays fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 Goodyear (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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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BD57 VLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 BD57 VLJ, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BD57 VLJ registered?
BD57 VLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2007.
Is BD57 VLJ safe to buy?
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