MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,855 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust shield loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST REAR BACK BOX LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUB-FRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertray not fully secure VEHICLE UNDERTRAY INSECURE (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST REAR BACK BOX LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUB-FRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertray not fully secure VEHICLE UNDERTRAY INSECURE (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn REAR DISCS INNER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S & N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXIS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Undertray not fully secure N/S FRONT UNDER TRAY (JACKING POINT) AREA INSECURE (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV07 BVU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 BV07 BVU, 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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BV07 BVU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.
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