MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint lower rear (2.5.A.1c)
engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides showing white light (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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BT55 LBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 BT55 LBV, 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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BT55 LBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2005.
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