MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Rear diff oil leak
Central Rear Rear diff oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror missing ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror missing ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front of wheel (2.4.G.2)
handbrake effort low 17%
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
handbrake effort low 17%
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BT05 JVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 BT05 JVG, 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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BT05 JVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2005.
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