MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak GEAR BOX ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak GEAR BOX ()
n/s front tyre slightly worn on edge
n/s mirror side repeater lense damaged
rear coil springs corroded
rear no plate slightly detoreated
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s front tyre slightly worn on edge
n/s mirror side repeater lense damaged
rear coil springs corroded
rear no plate slightly detoreated
both front brake pipes slightly corroded
exhaust brackets at rear slightly damaged
rear no plate slightly deteriorted
slight play on both front wheel bearings
stone chip front screen zone b
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine managment light stays on
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front brake pipes slightly corroded
exhaust brackets at rear slightly damaged
rear no plate slightly deteriorted
slight play on both front wheel bearings
stone chip front screen zone b
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/R Tyre on 2MM
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
N/S/R Tyre on 2MM
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV55 UMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BV55 UMS, 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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What year was BV55 UMS registered?
BV55 UMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.
Is BV55 UMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV55 UMS shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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