MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front tyres edge wear - 205/55/16/V
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and thin edges (205/55/16/V) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and thin edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and thin edges (205/55/16/V) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and thin edges (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F tyre worn outer edge(205/55/16)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S/F tyre worn outer edge(205/55/16)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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HY05 TEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 HY05 TEJ, 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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HY05 TEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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