MOT Status
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143,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
under trays fitted
Coil spring corroded ALL 4 coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted front to back.
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded ALL 4 coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted front to back.
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
surface corrosion on chassis rear
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
surface corrosion on chassis rear
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front brake discs heavily scored/worn
nearside front tyre cut to legal limit
metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corrodid near to legal limit
nearside front tyre side wall cut to legal limit recomend immediate renewal
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge 245/40zr17 95w xl
offside front inner brake pad appears worn very close to legal limit recomend wheels off inspection/discs badly worn and glazed
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge 245/40zr17 95w xl
offside front inner brake pad appears worn very close to legal limit recomend wheels off inspection/discs badly worn and glazed
offside rear tyre worn on edges and touching wear bars 245/40zr17
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
offside rear tyre worn on edges and touching wear bars 245/40zr17
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front brake discs worn very unevenly /heavily glazed recomended renewal
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
front brake pads appear very low /outside faces of front brake discs worn very unevenly and heavily glazed recomend immediate renewal
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MR02 JTB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 MR02 JTB, 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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MR02 JTB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2005.
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