MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill [Corrosion Visible But Undertray Preventing Full Inspection] (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill [Corrosion Visible But Undertray Preventing Full Inspection] (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under Bonnet Behind Heat Shield (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both rear upper and lower stabilizer arms corroded
gear box oil leaks
slight corrosion to underside
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front most arm (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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DC05 CGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 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 DC05 CGG, 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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DC05 CGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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