MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))
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 Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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 Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all slightly pitted at pipe ends (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all slightly pitted at pipe ends (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
E.M.L ON
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front wheel bearing has very slight roughness when wheel rotated
EML on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
EML on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
n/s/f tyre low on tread on outer edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on inner and outer edges
o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on inner and outer edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GIG 8175 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 GIG 8175, 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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GIG 8175 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2005.
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