MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
covers fitted to sills
exhaust mount is broken
under trays fitted
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
covers fitted to sills
exhaust mount is broken
under trays fitted
Engine MIL Illuminated
Glow Plug MIL Illuminated
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre worn and perished on inside edge
Offside rear tyre worn and perished on inside edge
Slight play at Nearside Front wheel bearing
Slight play at Offside Front wheel bearing
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine MIL Illuminated
Glow Plug MIL Illuminated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre worn and perished on inside edge
Offside rear tyre worn and perished on inside edge
Slight play at Nearside Front wheel bearing
Slight play at Offside Front wheel bearing
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine man light on
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
engine man light on
Front tyres wearing unevenly and tread depth getting low on edges
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear tyres, worn close to limit
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front tyres wearing unevenly and tread depth getting low on edges
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside engine mounting, rubber bush been contaminated by fuel leak and is deterioated
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear tyres, worn close to limit
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF05 MVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 MVW, 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 MVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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