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123,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
car got rust underneath front and rear axle also joining component and rear suspension arms
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
car got rust underneath front and rear axle also joining component and rear suspension arms
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside Front (4.1.4 (b))
Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and Rear (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside Front (4.1.4 (b))
Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box inlet flange (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine oil low
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine oil low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside door mirror glass deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside door mirror glass deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front tyres have slight wear to edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust bracket snapped
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust bracket snapped
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
both rear brake flexi hose perishing
centre exhaust bracket snapped
rear brake pipes have been greased
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
Advise Full Underbody Panel fitted tested as best
Lower Oil leak ()
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
advise full under body panel fitted tested as best
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
oil leak gearbox area
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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DG05 VEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DG05 VEA, 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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DG05 VEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2005.
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