MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded rears and n/s/front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear parking brake effort very low
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
back plates corroded
body and engine covers fitted
brake pipes rusty and obscured by pannel
brake squeal
front and rear brake pads low
parking light switch sticking
play in front suspension ball joints
play inrear antiroll bar
some imbalance in front brake
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded rears and n/s/front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear parking brake effort very low
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
back plates corroded
body and engine covers fitted
brake pipes rusty and obscured by pannel
brake squeal
front and rear brake pads low
parking light switch sticking
play in front suspension ball joints
play inrear antiroll bar
some imbalance in front brake
Front springs deteriorating
Offside Rear tyre wearing low
brake pipes rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front springs deteriorating
Offside Rear tyre wearing low
brake pipes rusty
general corrosion on brake pipes
hand brake warning slight sticking
emissions not detected
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
emissions not detected
general corrosion on brake pipes
hand brake warning slight sticking
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/R alloy welded.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
N/S/R alloy welded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front suspension thrust arm front bushes slightly cracked.
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front suspension thrust arm front bushes slightly cracked.
N/S/F tyre worn slightly on outer edge.
N/S/F tyre worn slightly on outer edge.
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Advise nearside front wheelarch 'L' trim broken.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advise nearside front wheelarch 'L' trim broken.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise damage to nearside front splash guard.
Advise small nail in nearside rear tyre, posssibly slow puncture.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL05 ORS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 BL05 ORS, 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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BL05 ORS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2005.
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