MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
2/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
2/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coated in wax oil (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coated in wax oil (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all brake pipes coated in grease
parking brake only just met requirements
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all steering & suspension components corroded slightly
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all steering & suspension components corroded slightly
ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSF BRAKE SLIGHT BIND
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSF BRAKE SLIGHT BIND
EXHAUST CORROSION
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K18 REW 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 60%.
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 K18 REW, 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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K18 REW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2005.
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