MOT Status
ValidMileage
158,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front engine covers fitted
Front oil leeks
Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch broken (4.5.3 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front engine covers fitted
Front oil leeks
Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front mirror loose
Rear exhaust bracket insecure
Nearside & Offside steering inner arms have slight movement at their fixings
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside & Offside steering inner arms have slight movement at their fixings
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN FITTED OR SCORED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKEND.
Rear exhaust section (bracket) broken
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear exhaust section (bracket) broken
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Wipers slightly smearing screen.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M70 RAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 M70 RAO, 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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M70 RAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.
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