MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded rear both (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s front (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect rear both (5.3.2 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and all stabilizer arms all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear coil springs corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rear both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect rear both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shockers both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear, o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (inner) (5.2.3 (e))
front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front tyres worn on outer edges
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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BT55 ZXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 ZXO, 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 ZXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2005.
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