MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
390,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
rear subframe and chassis rusty, also both rear springs
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link rod, attention soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link rod, attention soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes worn, attention soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. Attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak rear of engine.
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust centre silencer deteriorating, and has minor leak of exhaust gases.
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported mount at gear box broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
both torq strut ball joints have slight play
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both torq strut ball joints have slight play
under trays fitted
Coolant leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear bumper damaged
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear bumper damaged
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n.s.f tyre low on edges
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Slight brake bind o/s/r
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Slight brake bind o/s/r
Baffles rattling in exhaust centre box
Rear anti roll bar very rusty
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Baffles rattling in exhaust centre box
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear anti roll bar very rusty
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/front seat belt sticky
rear number plate has water ingress
unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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KM05 AXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 KM05 AXR, 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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KM05 AXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2005.
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