MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight corrosion underneath.
under trays fitted underneath.
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
engine management light on
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
EML on
Both Front Wheel Bearings Have Slight Play
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Rear (4.1.E.1)
Both Front Wheel Bearings Have Slight Play
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Engine oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise very slight blow from flex
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise very slight blow from flex
advise rear pads getting low.
advise rear tyrtes on 3mm
advise undershields fitted.
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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FV54 UBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 FV54 UBE, 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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What year was FV54 UBE registered?
FV54 UBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2005.
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