MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front headlamps poor beam pattern
Front headlamps poor beam pattern
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine covers, sill covers & undertrays fitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting x2 (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine covers, sill covers & undertrays fitted
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust quite rusty
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust and brackets very rusty
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
near side hand brake grabs
rear exhaust very rusty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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MJ54 XMH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 MJ54 XMH, 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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MJ54 XMH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2005.
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