MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,182 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Dashboard message shows fault in system. (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind spring. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind spring. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion in many areas, (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting rough when rotated with steering. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple componants corroded front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
multiple plastic covers and undertrays fitted under vehicle
Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges and 3mm/4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
Rear all suspension components corroding
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges and 3mm/4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
Rear all suspension components corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear sub-frame and suspension components - heavily corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside front swept area - scratched/scored (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre centre 3/4 ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear sub-frame and suspension components - heavily corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside front swept area - scratched/scored (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
slight under body corrosion to rear
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front discs worn and corroded
under trays fitted at time of test
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket (7.1.1)
coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front discs worn and corroded
under trays fitted at time of test
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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FV05 TGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FV05 TGN, 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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FV05 TGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2005.
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