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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - Worn Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Underbody Covers
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security + All Suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - Worn Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Underbody Covers
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security + All Suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion to body work
Rear subframe corroded
Underbody corrosion
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Nearside and Offside - Rearmost Lower Bushes (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - Worn Inner Shoulders - Tread OK (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost Lower Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.6mm - 205/55 r16 91h (5.2.3 (e))
stone chip to windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.6mm - 205/55 r16 91h (5.2.3 (e))
stone chip to windscreen
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside front tyre age cracked
rear brake pipes corroded
rear coil springs corroded
rear sub frame corroded
stone chips in windscreen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front tyre worn outer edge and slightly perished
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
offside front tyre worn outer edge and slightly perished
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front tyre worn outer edge and slightly perished
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
offside front tyre worn outer edge and slightly perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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BW54 YLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 BW54 YLF, 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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BW54 YLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2005.
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