MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
handbrake warning light on
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os headlamp covers weathered (4.1.4 (b))
Front all Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30-40KgF (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Park brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection
Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to some underbody components / panels
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.50. Actual reading 2.28 AVG. Printout attached (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bloom (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bloom + dazzle (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os headlamp covers weathered (4.1.4 (b))
Front all Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30-40KgF (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Park brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection
Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to some underbody components / panels
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint PLAY NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE ONLY WHEN CHECKED ON TURN PLATES on rearward most joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint forward most joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp slightly dim
Park brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection
Parking brake efficiency MET at 19 %. Readings: 120 / 200
Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
light corrosion to some underbody components / panels
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH ns and os (1.8.A.1b)
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH ns and os: plastic lenses weathered. *** Headlamp defects which WILL require an aim check on retest (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint PLAY NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE ONLY WHEN CHECKED ON TURN PLATES on rearward most joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint forward most joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp slightly dim
Park brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection
Parking brake efficiency MET at 19 %. Readings: 120 / 200
Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
light corrosion to some underbody components / panels
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both plastic covers weathered (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
Nearside Rear Lazy. Parking brake efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
light corrosion to some underbody components
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)
light corrosion to some underbody components
undercarriage trays / sill guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
unable to check certain areas due to engine covers
unable to check certain areas due to undertray fitted
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KU05 CWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 KU05 CWC, 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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KU05 CWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2005.
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