MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Road wheel fixing missing X 2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding X 2 (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area has corrosion , plastic sill and floor covers fitted (original) - cannot fully inspect condition (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
nearside front tyre damaged outer wall
offside front wheel bearing has play close to excessive
part of centre stop light not working
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
nearside front tyre damaged outer wall
offside front wheel bearing has play close to excessive
part of centre stop light not working
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded to the nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded to the nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Centre exhaust leak
Nearside Front steering rack boot has small holes in
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
part of centre stop light not working
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Centre exhaust leak
Nearside Front steering rack boot has small holes in
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring possibly broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
part of centre stop light not working
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres just starting to wear on outer edges
side skirts preventing full inspection
imbalance in hand brake
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF55 YDX 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 72.2%.
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 BF55 YDX, 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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BF55 YDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.
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