MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
271,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted
engine , under and sill covers fitted
ns number plate inop
nsf lower ball joint boot deteriorating
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front = nsf brake pads pin missing and plate insecure (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
engine , under and sill covers fitted
ns number plate inop
nsf lower ball joint boot deteriorating
Headlamp not working on dipped beam osf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps os (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low os (4.1.2 (a))
rear pads low
engine, under and sill covers fitted
osr tyre wearing on edges
slight movement in front anti roll bar
Anti-roll bar insecurely attached front anti roll bar insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Direction indicator incorrect colour ns and os rear ind discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play osf track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine, under and sill covers fitted
nsf foglight inop
os number plate light inop
osr tyre wearing on edges
slight play in nsf wheel bearing kit
engine, under and sill covers fitted
exhaust corroding
osr brake pipe- across subframe - corroding
slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes
Direction indicator incorrect colour ns and os rear (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen os (4.1.2 (a))
Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a))
Service brake excessively binding nsr brake binding (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail osr link bush play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low ns (4.1.2 (a))
engine, under and sill covers fitted
exhaust corroding
osr brake pipe- across subframe - corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted
Front brake pads appear to be approximately 75% worn.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)
Wiper blades are worn but clear screen.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre has worn very low on its outer tread area - replacement required as it has failed on a cut/split
Wiper blades are worn but clear screen.
nearside front tyre is wearing low on its outer tread area.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake disks wearing thin
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
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EX05 KKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 EX05 KKW, 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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EX05 KKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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