MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
262,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel foot lever for parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested exhaust cap not allowing to be tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mount sheered (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front door windows (3.2 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested cannot insert probe (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
eml light on
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut insecure bottom bolts loose (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
eml light on
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
gearbox oil leak
n/s/r lower hub bush slight play and squeal noise
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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BF05 VJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 VJZ, 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 VJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2005.
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