MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
under trays fitted
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre wearing slightly outer edge
rear exhaust has a mounting bracket broken
rear exhaust slightly corroded
Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre wearing slightly outer edge
rear exhaust has a mounting bracket broken
rear exhaust slightly corroded
broken exhaust hanger bracket from exhaust middle pipe , but exhaust adequately supported during time of test
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
broken exhaust hanger bracket from exhaust middle pipe , but exhaust adequately supported during time of test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust braket is snapped
exhaust bracket rusted through
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
small play in o/s trackrod end
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BK05 ZZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 BK05 ZZX, 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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BK05 ZZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.
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