MOT Status
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70,897 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
SILL AND UNDER COVERS
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
SILL AND UNDER COVERS
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS AND BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA
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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
under trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear brake noise on rotation
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front 1 of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front 1 of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake noisey on rotation
under covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake noisey on rotation
under covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))
Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN FRONT DRIVERS VIEW ()
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DU05 CFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 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 DU05 CFJ, 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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DU05 CFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2005.
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