MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both headlamp beam patterns JUST clear enough to read.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps misted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps misted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear diff seal leaking
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear diff seal leaking
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
child seats on
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear tyre is wearing low on edges.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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KU05 SYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 SYO, 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 SYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2005.
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