MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS BADLY CORRODING ON INSIDES, AND SHOULD BE CHANGED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering arm has play.
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front discs corroding on insides.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear TYRE CUT ON INSIDE WALL AND SHOULD BE CHANGE.
Play in front steering rack arms.
Play in steering arms
Slight O/s/r parking brake squeal .
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
clicking noise heard from dash area?
Front discs corroding on insides.
Play in both front steering rack arms.
Play in n/s/r hub assembly.
Front discs corroding on insides.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Play in both front steering rack arms.
Play in n/s/r hub assembly.
front suspension top mounts noisy
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
NSR spring noisy
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front suspension top mounts noisy
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
srs light on permenant.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
srs light on permenant.
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
black tape over broken stop light lens still showing 90% light output
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
black tape over broken stop light lens still showing 90% light output
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
air bag warning light on
body damage to boot lid
brake pad warning light on
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and getting close to cords
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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AY54 KJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AY54 KJF, 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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AY54 KJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2005.
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