MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower both o/s and n/s lower suspension arms (rear arms) made of different materials). o/s steel and n/s alumninium
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Front Lower both o/s and n/s lower suspension arms (rear arms) made of different materials). o/s steel and n/s alumninium
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust hanger broken off exhaust still secure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Slight play in both front wheels but not excessive
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn DROPLINK BOTTOM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn DROPLINK BOTTOM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust hanger broken off exhaust still secure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Slight play in both front wheels but not excessive
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inscure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge deep cracks, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from voiew of test.
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view oftest.
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken but exhaust secured (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken but exhaust secured (6.1.2 (a))
offside rear tyre worn to 2mm
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges
n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
cut to side wall n/s/front tyre
o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge
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GD54 EAP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 GD54 EAP, 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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GD54 EAP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2005.
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