MOT Status
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147,879 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bóth sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear susp arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.G.2)
Front tyres wearing on edges
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (front) badly worn? (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.G.2)
Front tyres wearing on edges
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (front) badly worn? (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear suspension arms, springs and sub frame all corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear suspension arms, springs and sub frame all corroding
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear suspension asrms corroding
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear suspension asrms corroding
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear subframe starting to corrode
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
o/s/f tyre tread very low and cut
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
travel on parking brake
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OY05 PWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 OY05 PWV, 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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OY05 PWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.
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