MOT Status
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140,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play f acing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear tyre is 2mm
under body component under seal.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s h/light lens cloudy
rear silencer rusty and bracket rusted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s h/light lens cloudy
rear silencer rusty and bracket rusted
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
handbrake light staying on
Brake hose slightly deteriorated rears perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective mid mount rotted thru/detached (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel cap temporary type
n/s undertrays damage/jack block missing
o/s/r brake pipe corroding
rear exhaust corroded/blow/poor
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 1.30,averaged 2.81 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated rears perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective mid mount rotted thru/detached (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
fuel cap temporary type
n/s undertrays damage/jack block missing
o/s/r brake pipe corroding
rear exhaust corroded/blow/poor
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake imbalance
fuel cap wrong/temporary type
rear exhaust corroded/blowing
unable to assess some areas due to covers,n/s damaged/jack block missing
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 1.30,averaged (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake imbalance
fuel cap wrong/temporary type
o/s/r tyre ON limit
rear exhaust corroded/blowing
unable to assess some areas due to covers,n/s damaged/jack block missing
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust corroded/blowing
unable to assess some areas due to covers,n/s sill/floor trims damaged
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 1.30,averaged 3.06 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust corroded/blowing
unable to assess some areas due to covers,n/s sill/floor trims damaged
noise @ n/s/f top mount area with suspension hanging
rear exhaust corroded
unable to assess some areas due to covers
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plated limit of 1,30 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
noise @ n/s/f top mount area with suspension hanging
rear exhaust corroded
unable to assess some areas due to covers
o/s/f outer tread splitting/borderline
unable to assess some areas due to covers
n/s/f suspension noise lock to lock suspension hanging
o/s/f front tyre tread split around edge
unable to assess some areas due to covers
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall+cords visible (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f suspension noise lock to lock suspension hanging
o/s/f front tyre tread split around edge
unable to assess some areas due to covers
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
different size tyres front to rear
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MW05 YFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 MW05 YFT, 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 MW05 YFT registered?
MW05 YFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2005.
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