MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front scuff on bumper
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
general underbody corrosion
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front scuff on bumper
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
general underbody corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre cracking 205 55r16
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre cracking 205 55r16
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre worn on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres cracking
n/s/f tyre worn on edges 205 55r16
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres cracking
n/s/f tyre worn on edges 205 55r16
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dash - brake warning lamp on.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BP05 ZVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BP05 ZVL, 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 BP05 ZVL registered?
BP05 ZVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2005.
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