MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured POOR , GOING WHITE (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.9MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured POOR , GOING WHITE (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.8MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
*** FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES ***
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.8MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.3MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.5MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
*** FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES ***
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.8MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.3MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.5MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Lower Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated *** GEARBOX / ENGINE , EARTH STRAP / WIRE*** (4.11 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Central Front Lower Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated *** GEARBOX / ENGINE , EARTH STRAP / WIRE*** (4.11 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear TYRE UNDER INFLATED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***3.0MM*** (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ***DROP LINK*** (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***2.0MM*** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM*** (4.1.E.1)
*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R AND N/S/R = 4.0MM , O/S/F = 6.0MM , N/S/F = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM***
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
*** FRONT TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGES ***
*** O/S/F TYRE UNDER INFLATED ***
*** o/s/f @ n/s/f = 5.0mm , O/S/R = 3.0MM , N/S/R = 2.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
near side rear disc badly scored
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
near side rear disc badly scored
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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BT54 ERY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BT54 ERY, 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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BT54 ERY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2005.
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