MOT Status
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145,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
oil leaking.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
knocking noise from offside rear suspension
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
knocking noise from offside rear suspension
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HEZ 1542 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 HEZ 1542, 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 HEZ 1542 registered?
HEZ 1542 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2005.
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