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159,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER ABS PUMP (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis under abs pump (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror glass slightly misted (3.3 (b) (i))
Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper part of chassis leg corroded next to abs unit (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
steering nocking when tested on hard ground
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
slight play in offside inner rack gaiter
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around battery/inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear back box deteriorated
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bottom arm marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear back box deteriorated
Offside Front Lower track control arm inner bush extensively worn
both rear indicators discoloured
heavy rust on rear coil springs and anti roll bar
play in offside inner steering rack
sight hole and corrosion on nearside inner wing
rear exhaust system corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)
front brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3)
rear brake application uneven n/s late to apply (3.7.B.2)
front and rear brake discs very rusty
rear exhaust system corroded
play in inner rack joints
excessive play in steering rack offside
exhaust bracket deterioated
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust bracket deterioated
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside 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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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MJ54 XNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XNM, 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 XNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2005.
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