MOT Status
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144,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All underbody and components corroded
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear suspension arms, all coil springs and all underside components corroded
under trays and covers fitted
All underbody corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
corrosion to all rear axle components
under the body cover fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres getting low on centre tread
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AX05 OYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AX05 OYC, 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 AX05 OYC registered?
AX05 OYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2005.
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