MOT Status
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170,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired with exhaust paste (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged misting (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass misting (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front steering arm slight play
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint yellow chalked (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake pads wearing low
Rear brake discs are heavily corroded on inner face.
Rear brake discs are corroded on inner face.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear brake discs are corroded on inner face.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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OV05 VYH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.
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 OV05 VYH, 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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OV05 VYH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2005.
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