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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure 2 x hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near brake pipe clip (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near brake pipe clip (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rearx2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front lower rear joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH fronts (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre perished & cracked in inner tread
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH rears (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r & n/s/r tyre are wearing low
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/r & n/s/r tyre are wearing low
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BG05 EAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BG05 EAJ, 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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BG05 EAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2005.
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