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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
air in braking system
general surface corrosion on underside components
under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
air in braking system
general surface corrosion on underside components
under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection
Exhaust flexi damaged
Front Brake discs inner faces pitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Fog lamp cracked
Rear Brake discs slightly pitted
Rear Brake pipes covered in grease
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust flexi damaged
Front Brake discs inner faces pitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Fog lamp cracked
Rear Brake discs slightly pitted
Rear Brake pipes covered in grease
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .5 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/f road rim has had welding repair
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/f road rim has had welding repair
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both front brake discs corroded
exhaust front pipe has been repaired
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both sides front vented and drilled brake discs pitted
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BV05 GZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 BV05 GZR, 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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BV05 GZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.
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