MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
full under body tray fitted
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
full under body tray fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
indicator switch slightly loose on column
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
indicator switch slightly loose on column
front number plate faded
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
front number plate faded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres tread depth worn close to the legal limit
nearside front tyre tread worn on the outer edge
some play to offside rear lower trunion
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear number plate stsrting to deteriorate
n/s/f seat belt has slight damage
play in both top strut mounts
rear no plate poor
rear tyres worn
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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MJ54 XMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MJ54 XMV, 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 XMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2005.
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