MOT Status
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127,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front brake discs in a poor condition
middle to rear exhaust support bracket broken
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened highly corroded and coated in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened highly corroded and coated in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear subframe corroded badly
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering linkage fouling Anti-roll bar both sides (2.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
excess scorring to front brake discs
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
emission test performed but no readings produced
front brake pads low
n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing low on tread (3mm)
o/s front brake disc slightly scored
slight play in n/s and o/s front bottom ball joints
unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted
unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to sidepanels fitted
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
emission test performed but no readings produced
front brake pads low
n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing low on tread (3mm)
o/s front brake disc slightly scored
slight play in n/s and o/s front bottom ball joints
unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted
unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to sidepanels fitted
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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CA54 VUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 CA54 VUC, 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 CA54 VUC registered?
CA54 VUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2005.
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