MOT Status
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97,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 pipes front of rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Emissions:- No print out was produced due to low emissions
Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under body covers fitted
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play OSF&NSF (2.5.A.3c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front traction control arm inner bushes slight play,perish (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre slight damage/cut to outer sidewall
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light LED lights out (1.2.1b)
Both sides front radius arm inner bushes have play & starting to perish
Slight play in both sides front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CS05 JAY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 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 CS05 JAY, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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CS05 JAY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2016.
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