MOT Status
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205,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front tyre tread edge worn
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
anti roll bar d bushes worn
both reg plates deteriorated but readable
rear subframe and coil springs corroded
rear upper subframe bushes worn
anti roll bar d bushes worn
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front tyre tread edge worn
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
both reg plates deteriorated but readable
rear subframe and coil springs corroded
rear upper subframe bushes worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
both reg plated deteriorated
front discs backing plates corroded
rear subframe and coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
both reg plated deteriorated
front discs backing plates corroded
rear subframe and coil springs corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly rusted
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread + rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside 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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside 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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT55 ZXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 ZXC, 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 ZXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.
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