MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front discs worn
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working O/S and N/S (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring certain components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
derv to clean for test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre slight damage
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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M40 PML is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 M40 PML, 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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What year was M40 PML registered?
M40 PML is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2005.
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