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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output stickers on both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear brakes binding slightly.
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear brakes binding slightly.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded above fuel tank and above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both rear brakes binding slightly.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Both rear brakes binding slightly.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
unable to see rear brake pads
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
unable to see rear brake pads
both front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
Large crack in windscreen.
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt camber arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Large crack in windscreen.
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt camber arm (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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OW05 AKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 OW05 AKN, 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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OW05 AKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2005.
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