MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users just met maximum smoke limit (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly loose at manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all 4 brake discs surface corrosion
car battery defective
foot operated parking brake leaver stiff to operate
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users just met maximum smoke limit (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly loose at manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror, bad connection (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all 4 brake discs surface corrosion
car battery defective
foot operated parking brake leaver stiff to operate
front & rear brake discs worn slight play rear anti roll bar drop links headlights discoloured
head lights discoloured front & rear brake discs worn inside edge front tyres worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front brake pads suspect bonding of linings corroding
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LAMPS (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust steel bracket/bar missing . close to rear box
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under trays and sill covers
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN/CORRODED (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint LOWER ARM OUTER BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)
Front brake pads suspect bonding of linings corroding
Front bumper --lower damaged
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LAMPS (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust steel bracket/bar missing . close to rear box
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under trays and sill covers
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN/CORRODED (3.5.1i)
engine covers & under trays fitted
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
engine covers & under trays fitted
2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS
245/35/18 X 4
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P111 PGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 P111 PGJ, 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 P111 PGJ registered?
P111 PGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2005.
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