MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both rear brakes very slightly binding.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear brakes very slightly binding.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible from front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose from front (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges
unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges
unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items also unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs
underside of vehicle fitted with covers unable to see some testable items
Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs
underside of vehicle fitted with covers unable to see some testable items
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
covers fitted to underside
slight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre.
underside of vehicle fitted with covers,unable too see some testable items.
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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KA54 BCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 KA54 BCX, 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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KA54 BCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2005.
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