MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,847 miAbove average mileage for this year
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under covers fitted
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside wiper, smear
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
exhaust centre box corroded
exhaust hanger broken, system supported
Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken, system supported (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
surface corrosion to various brake pipes
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken, system supported (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, mounting bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, mounting bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit 1.6mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))
surface corrosion to various brake pipes
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded/detached (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded/detached (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Exhaust Corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust Corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front to rear brake pipes corroding
exhaust rear section corroding
o/s/r coil spring corroding
o/s/r coil spring corroding
under trays fitted
surface corrosion to various brake pipes
wear and scoring to both rear brake discs
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r tyre worn low in centre tread (3.5mm)
o/s/r tyre worn low in centre tread (3.5mm)
surface corrosion to various brake pipes
wear and scoring to both front and rear brake discs
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust rear section corroded
front brake discs slightly worn
rear tyres worn unevenly
steel brake pipes corroding
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust rear section corroded
front brake discs slightly worn
front tyres worn unevenly
rear tyres worn unevenly
steel brake pipes corroding
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all brake discs rusty
exhaust rear section corroding
front tyres worn unevenly
steel brake pipes corroding
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all brake discs rusty
exhaust rear section corroding
front tyres worn unevenly
steel brake pipes corroding
both front tyres worn on edges
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
both front tyres worn on edges
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn unevenly
surface corrosion on brake p[ipes
corrosion and wear to front brake discs
wear to outer edges of both front tyres
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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ET05 GUF 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 69.2%.
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 GUF, 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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ET05 GUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2005.
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