MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested Due to excessive blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front to Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror glass deteriorated
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front both tyres are void of tread on outside
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear tyre treads are low
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear tyre treads are low
Front tyres both are void of tread on outside
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front tyres both are void of tread on outside
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on the limit (4.1.E.1)
e m light is on
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
e m light is on
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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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AK05 DVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AK05 DVL, 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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AK05 DVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.
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