MOT Status
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158,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n/s and o/s rear suspension components have surface corrosion.
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to show white (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to rear anti roll bar
corrosion to rear coil springs
gearbox oil leak
nearside front tyre worn on outside edge
slight play in nearside front lower ball joint
Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine light staying on
oil leak from gearbox
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer shoulder and close to exposing carcass (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wheel damaged and cracked also (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wheel damaged and cracked also (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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HY05 TNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 TNZ, 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 TNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2005.
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