MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
engine MIL light on, pre july 2008 diesel car
EML light on.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust flexi worn.
Nearside Front brake slightly binding.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front brake backplate broken.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust hanger broken.
bonnet safety catch on cable tie.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16. Bridgestone. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
EML light on.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust flexi worn.
Nearside Front brake slightly binding.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front brake backplate broken.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close and cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust hanger broken.
bonnet safety catch on cable tie.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake backplate rusty.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear fuel pipe unions rusty.
front undertray obscuring view.
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
EML light on.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake backplate rusty.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear fuel pipe unions rusty.
front undertray obscuring view.
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine malfunction lamp on
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine malfunction lamp on
Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected flexi brake hose mounting (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking in the rubber outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected flexi brake hose mounting (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking in the rubber outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
front disc inner faces ridged on outer edges
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern on o/s/f dip beam (4.1.4 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front disc inner faces ridged on outer edges
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s headlight lens misted (4.1.4 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.2.2 (g))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s headlight lens misted (4.1.4 (b))
engine oil leak
front discs lipped
o/s/f headlight lens misted
some ovality on o/s/f disc
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f upper rubber (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f (1.7.5a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
engine man light on
Engine light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine/exhast noise !
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine light on
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine/exhast noise !
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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HY05 TOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 TOJ, 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 TOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2005.
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