MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
264,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
slight under body corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
slight under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
EMl on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
centre exhaust mounting bracket broken
front licence plate damaged slightly
stone chip in windscreen
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
EMl on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
centre exhaust mounting bracket broken
front licence plate damaged slightly
stone chip in windscreen
under trays fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
MIL on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and front one damaged slightly (6.3.1d)
rear bumper damaged slightly n/s
under trays fitted
oil leak
Rear bumper slightly damage.
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake noisy when rotated, requires check.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brakes slightly uneven and slight runout
nearside front tyre cut in sidewall
offside rear tyre cut in sidewall
parking brake travel
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brakes slightly uneven and slight runout
nearside front tyre cut in sidewall
offside rear tyre cut in sidewall
parking brake travel
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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MV05 VYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 VYA, 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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MV05 VYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.
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