MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,055 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Repeater taped up
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Mirror glass discoloured
Rear Number plate discoloured
Underbody components badly corroded
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Repeater taped up
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Mirror glass discoloured
Rear Number plate discoloured
Underbody components badly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
aux drive belt cracked
n/s mirror glass taped on
o/s mirror glass discoloured
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
aux drive belt cracked
exhaust leak at dpf/cat area
n/s mirror glass taped on
o/s mirror glass discoloured
Nearside mirror repeater lense cracked
Offside mirror glass dimmed
both front tyre edges smooth
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front tyre edges smooth
n/s mirror repeater lense cracked
o/s mirror glass dimmed
Nearside mirror indicator cracked
Rear suspension components on rear corrosion
drive belt cracked
exhaust mounting bracket snapped off but still secure. Also rear silencer corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split and kicking over (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside mirror indicator cracked
Rear suspension components on rear corrosion
drive belt cracked
exhaust mounting bracket snapped off but still secure. Also rear silencer corrosion
Both rear shock absorbers have negligable damping effect
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing very low on outer edges.
exhaust hanger snapped but system still fully supported.
exhaust system rusty.
inner face of front brake discs corroded.
nail in n/s/r tyre(right on edge on tyre).
o/s/r tyre wearing very low(1.6mm).
rear brake pads wearing very low.
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing very low on outer edges.
exhaust hanger snapped but system still fully supported.
exhaust system rusty.
inner face of front brake discs corroded.
nail in n/s/r tyre(right on edge on tyre).
o/s/r tyre wearing very low(1.6mm).
rear brake pads wearing very low.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
n/s/f cross strut boot split
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
n/s/f cross strut boot split
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
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BF05 HSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 HSV, 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 HSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2005.
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