MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,148 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Lower Steering column attachment defective U/J area (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected across foot pedals (4.11 (a) (ii))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge also wearing thin 205/55/16
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cast arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge also wearing thin 205/55/16
Nearside side repeater damaged
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside side repeater damaged
Front brake discs worn
both front tyres worn on edges 205/55/16
recommend steering alignment check/adjust
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both front tyres worn on edges 205/55/16
recommend steering alignment check/adjust
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL05 TCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 TCJ, 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 BL05 TCJ registered?
BL05 TCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.
Is BL05 TCJ safe to buy?
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