MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underside corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underside corrosion
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underside corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion on rear suspension components.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn VERY CLOSE. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM . (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn VERY CLOSE. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM . (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both. (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine management light on
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine management light on
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front tyre has a worn outer edge
Nearside Rear child seat fitted , unable to fully inspect adult seat belt
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
items removed from drivers view prior to test
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CX05 UOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 CX05 UOA, 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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CX05 UOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2005.
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