MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Side wall and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust system insecure be side transmission (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust rear section corroded
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside rear brake disc backing plate excessively corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust rear section corroded
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside rear brake disc backing plate excessively corroded
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside wiper blade torn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust front bracket missing & exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside wiper blade torn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust front bracket missing & exhaust corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust system corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust brackets broken & missing
exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT56 VEA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 BT56 VEA, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BT56 VEA registered?
BT56 VEA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2007.
Is BT56 VEA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT56 VEA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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