MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EML ON
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
EML ON
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front tyres slight side wall damadge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre inner sidewall split
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bonnet secondary catch pull missing
nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread
front brake discs worn/ corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre worn on outside edge of tread
registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre worn on outside edge of tread
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
covers fitted under vehicle
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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MV05 VVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 MV05 VVR, 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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What year was MV05 VVR registered?
MV05 VVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.
Is MV05 VVR safe to buy?
The MOT history for MV05 VVR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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