MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also bushes are perished and some associated suspension parts corroded and their bushes perished. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
front & rear brake discs corroded due to lack of use
front and rear brake discs slightly corroded through lack of use
n/s front tyre close to limits & slightly damaged on outer edge
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
centre exhaust corroded & slightly blowing
front & rear brake discs starting to corrode
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
o/s front brake slow to react on RBT
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust silencer insecure centre clamp broken & corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
o/s front brake slow to react on RBT
o/s front wiper blade
exhaust system corroded
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
centre silencer slightly blowing, exhaust front pipe support bracket missing
exhaust front pipe support bracket missing, centre exhaust corroded, and has slight blow.
offside front tyre almost void of tread on outer edge, tyre cracked and perished.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear. (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust front pipe support bracket missing, centre exhaust corroded, and has slight blow.
offside front tyre almost void of tread on outer edge, tyre cracked and perished.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front brake pipes slightly corroded
center exhaust mount corroded & loose
front exhaust bracket missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front pipe bracket corroded
rear shocks in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
uneven wear offside and nearside front tyres,(outer edges).
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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EX05 SFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 EX05 SFJ, 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 SFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2005.
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