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ExpiredMileage
144,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft constant velocity boot has slight seepage of grease
Offside Front Drop link boot repaired with silicone
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracking and getting close to limit (2.66mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft constant velocity boot has slight seepage of grease
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracking and getting close to limit (2.66mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust hanger broken but stil supported
rear suspension components corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust bracket broken, but system adequately supported
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BG05 SMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 SMX, 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 SMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2005.
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