MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear flexi brake hoses cracking
slight exhaust blow
snow tyres fitted to the front
nsf locking wheel bolt is finger tight!
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/R tyre close to wear indicators.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/R tyre close to wear indicators.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust/ r/box slightly corroded.emmisions to clean to test
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear exhaust box corroded, but not blowing.
o/s/r brake pads worn uneven, compared to n/s/r. Attention soon.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine warning light on.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear exhaust box corroded, but not blowing.
o/s/r brake pads worn uneven, compared to n/s/r. Attention soon.
Engine management light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear antirollbar is rusty
Some corrosion to nsf disc outer face
Engine management light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear antirollbar is rusty
Some corrosion to nsf disc outer face
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s & n/s front tyres outer edges wearing thin.
E.M.L. on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
E.M.L. on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front number plate starting to deteriorate
Front number plate starting to delaminate
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KU05 YSW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 YSW, 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 YSW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2005.
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