MOT Status
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126,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer hanging bracket deteriorated and slight insecure
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))
rear exhaust silenser flexible joint broken
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working third brake light intermittent (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
mid section flexible exhaust pipe shield broken
rear suspension components rusty and corroded
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing middle treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty and corroded
mid section exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and slight leaks
rear suspension components corroded and rusty
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexible hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear wheel arch surface corrosion within 30 cm of rear suspension front mount
Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
mid section flexible exhaust coupling rusty and corroded
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front mid section flexible pipe deteriorated
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rubber slightly perished and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
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))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside rear parking brake effort lower than offside. Advise inspection/repair
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside rear parking brake effort lower than offside. Advise inspection/repair
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front brake discs corroded on inner face
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded on inner faces
rear silencer deteriorated and leaking slightly
unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded on inner faces
rear silencer deteriorated and leaking slightly
unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face
rear brakes have a slight imbalance advise inspection/repair
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs corroded inner side
rear brake discs corroded and worn
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs corroded inner side
rear brake discs corroded and worn
flexi exhaust pipe rattling
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r spring rubbing on n/s/r suspension arm
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF05 FHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 AF05 FHP, 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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AF05 FHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2005.
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