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83,294 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens damaged
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear coil spring corroded corroded on lower coils (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boots split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded corroded on lower coils (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS STAYING ON
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back ball joint worn with slight play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber boot slight split on upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded corroded on lower coils (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS STAYING ON
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back ball joint worn with slight play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber boot slight split on upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded corroded on lower coils (2.4.C.1b)
Rear RUBBER WIPER BLADE SPLIT
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BT55 TWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 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 TWD, 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 20 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 TWD registered?
BT55 TWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2006.
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