MOT Status
ValidMileage
82,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear 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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn plus edges worn down to under layer and splitting (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn plus edges worn down to under layer and splitting (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os wearing (5.2.3 (e))
wet test
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn plus edges worn down to under layer and splitting (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn plus edges worn down to under layer and splitting (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os wearing (5.2.3 (e))
wet test
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))
both rear tyres are worn on the inside edges
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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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FR05 ACE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 FR05 ACE, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was FR05 ACE registered?
FR05 ACE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2018.
Is FR05 ACE safe to buy?
The MOT history for FR05 ACE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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