MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,644 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES low effort 68:40 kg (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under tray and engine cover fitted
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
1/ BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS
2/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE
3/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f low tread and low tread outer tread
n/s/f tyre close to limit
o/s/f tyre close to limit
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s rear tyre starting to perish and crack advise renewal
n/s rear tyre starting to perish and crack advise renewal
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BT55 LFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LFL, 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 BT55 LFL registered?
BT55 LFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2005.
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