MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Central silencer slightly deteriorated
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Central silencer slightly deteriorated
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer section (7.1.2)
Central catalytic converter slightly deteriorated (rattling)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer section (7.1.2)
Central catalytic converter slightly deteriorated (rattling)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
sill covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection
N/S front tyre worn on outer edge
sill covers and undershields fitted
N/S front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
sill covers and undershields fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF05 BFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 BF05 BFY, 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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BF05 BFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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