MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
273,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside rear lower hub bush worn suggest attention
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
unable to check steering and suspension fully
fuel around tank
Undertray in poor condition
Engine management light on
Nearside front brake backing plate in poor condition
Rear anti-roll bar D-bushes worn
Slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Engine management light on
Front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside front brake backing plate in poor condition
Rear anti-roll bar D-bushes worn
Slight play in steering rack
Undertray in poor condition
Diesel smoke meter not triggered.
Front brake discs lipped.
Rear exhaust box corroded.
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Diesel smoke meter not triggered.
Front brake discs lipped.
Rear exhaust box corroded.
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
management light & coil light on.
o/s rear anti-roll drop link slight play & d-bush slightly worn.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Slight brake bind o/s rear.
management light & coil light on.
o/s rear anti-roll drop link slight play & d-bush slightly worn.
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Lower suspension arms rear bushes perished
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear number plate in poor condition
Rear tyres starting to get low aprox 3-4mm
Unable to see outer rear pads clearly
Nearside Front 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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GU05 BVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GU05 BVF, 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 GU05 BVF registered?
GU05 BVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.
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