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125,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Front number plate is cracked
Offside Front Offside front tyre side wall is worn, looks like the tyre has run flat
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm wearing on edges small cut to tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on tyre edges cut to wall (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear indicators loosing colour
Nearside Side repeater not working mirror repeater inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper not clear drivers view (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm wearing on edges small cut to tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on tyre edges cut to wall (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear indicators loosing colour
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
o/s door mirror glass fogged over
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint facing upwards (2.5.B.1a)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
o/s door mirror glass fogged over
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
both rear coil springs heavily corroded
engine and undertray covers fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear coil springs heavily corroded
engine and undertray covers fitted
both rear coil springs heavily corroded
engine covers and undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some items
removed objects to view from rear view mirror
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both rear coil springs heavily corroded
engine covers and undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some items
removed objects to view from rear view mirror
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
srs light on
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
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BW05 KEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BW05 KEU, 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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BW05 KEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 August 2005.
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