MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,104 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
wipers smeary
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
wipers smeary
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyre s have side wall damage the n/s/r tyre has a cut in inner wall and 2 nails in it
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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BO55 USM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 BO55 USM, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BO55 USM registered?
BO55 USM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.
Is BO55 USM safe to buy?
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