MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
258,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
EML illuminated
nearside headlamp image
possible exhaust leak from manifold area
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
EML illuminated
nearside headlamp image
possible exhaust leak from manifold area
both rear flexi brake hoses perished
nearside wheel bearing
rear anti roll bar bushes worn badly
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both rear flexi brake hoses perished
nearside wheel bearing
rear anti roll bar bushes worn badly
both rear flexable brake hoses perished
both rear metal brake pipes corroded badly
handbrake grab/judder
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
play in steering
possible exhaust leak from manifold area
rear anti roll bar bushes
windscreen damage
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear flexable brake hoses perished
both rear metal brake pipes corroded badly
handbrake grab/judder
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
play in steering
possible exhaust leak from manifold area
rear anti roll bar bushes
windscreen damage
EML illuminated
both rear flexi brake hoses
center rear exhaust mounting missing
slight play in front wheel bearings
EML illuminated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both rear flexi brake hoses
center rear exhaust mounting missing
slight play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside headlamp image/ bulb holder
offside tie rod end
offsude front tyre
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside headlamp image/ bulb holder
offside tie rod end
offsude front tyre
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
both rear wheel bearings
offside front wheel bearing
rear anti roll bar bushes and outer bushes
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear wheel bearings
offside front wheel bearing
rear anti roll bar bushes and outer bushes
offside front lower rear arm ball joint cover
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front wheel bearings
nearside headlamp bulb cover broken
both front wheel bearings
nearside headlamp bulb cover broken
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
offside front tyre wearing on edges....
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
offside front tyre wearing on edges....
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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BN05 SVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 BN05 SVZ, 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 BN05 SVZ registered?
BN05 SVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2005.
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