MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre sidewall cut and wearing on inner edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
EML light on
nearside front tyre sidewall cut and wearing on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ET05 GUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 ET05 GUA, 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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What year was ET05 GUA registered?
ET05 GUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 August 2005.
Is ET05 GUA safe to buy?
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