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125,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL on (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel No effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Service brake excessively fluctuating Front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake excessively fluctuating Rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective broken bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust heat shield loose above rears silencer unlikely to become detached
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective broken bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust heat shield loose above rears silencer unlikely to become detached
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing out on inner edge
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
both front top strut mounts poor/creeking
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
both front top strut mounts poor/creeking
Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants
Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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DK05 VGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 DK05 VGO, 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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DK05 VGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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