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ExpiredMileage
181,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Inner (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 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s front (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/o/s (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BT55 LDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 LDZ, 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 LDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2005.
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