MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front bottom arm (front) arm bushes have slight play
both front brake back plates corroded
both front brake hoses perishing
both rear coil spring corroding
both rear shock absorbers corroding
o/s front bottom arm (rear) arm ball joint gaiter slightly damaged
slight play to both front wheel bearings
slight play to o/s front inner steering arm
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front bottom arm (front) arm bushes have slight play
both front brake back plates corroded
both front brake hoses perishing
both rear coil spring corroding
both rear shock absorbers corroding
o/s front bottom arm (rear) arm ball joint gaiter slightly damaged
slight play to both front wheel bearings
slight play to o/s front inner steering arm
engine light staying on
slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
both front brake back plates corroded
drivers wing mirror lens dull
o/s front tyre wearing on edges
o/s rear brake hose slightly twisted
play to both front wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
both front brake back plates corroded
drivers wing mirror lens dull
o/s front tyre wearing on edges
o/s rear brake hose slightly twisted
play to both front wheel bearings
Offside mirror slightly dull
rear upper brake light disconnected
Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside mirror slightly dull
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
drivers electric window not working
engine management warning light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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KP05 UCL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 KP05 UCL, 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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KP05 UCL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2005.
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