MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,863 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lenses starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front suspension arm bushes have slight play and starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes have slight play also starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NSF track rod end has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR Anti roll bar 'D' Bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF rigid brake pipe corroded close to union with flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF upper Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both OSF Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lenses starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front suspension arm bushes have slight play and starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes have slight play also starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NSF track rod end has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR Anti roll bar 'D' Bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF rigid brake pipe corroded close to union with flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Rear 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))
plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components
Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.
Nearside Rear 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))
Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
plastic covers
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
plastic covers
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
plastic covers under vehicle
under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
all tyres cut on side walls
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ05 DAD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 BJ05 DAD, 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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What year was BJ05 DAD registered?
BJ05 DAD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2005.
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