MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,828 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
exhaust corroded
both outer sills covered by plastic trims
offside front tyre cracked in tread
underside of vehicle corroded
Central Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both outer sills covered by plastic trims
offside front tyre cracked in tread
underside of vehicle corroded
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
slight play in front bearings
slight play in nearside front ball joint
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
slight play in front bearings
slight play in nearside front ball joint
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front suspension rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front suspension rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front suspension rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front suspension rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Both front lower arms boots come away but still prevent ingress of dirt
Both front tyres cracking in tread
Middle to rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure
Nearside diff seal slight weep of grease
Nearside rear tyre below 2mm
Both front lower arms boots come away but still prevent ingress of dirt
Both front tyres cracking in tread
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Middle to rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure
Nearside diff seal slight weep of grease
Nearside rear tyre below 2mm
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM JOINT REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM JOINT REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OUTER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
no dip stick
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
no dip stick
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
no dipstick
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
no dipstick
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f/ tyres worn on edges
n/s wiper judders
unable to check inner brake pads
off side front tyre spliting on inner side wall
off side front tyre worn on edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV55 TVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 BV55 TVL, 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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BV55 TVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2005.
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