MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Slight Brake Bind
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
front windscreen has tiny stone chips
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
front windscreen has tiny stone chips
nearside front jacking point damaged and jacking rubber missing
offside front fog light glass cracked
offside wheel arch cover damaged in the bottom
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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BL55 FSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BL55 FSV, 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 BL55 FSV registered?
BL55 FSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.
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