MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,601 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components
oil leak
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage
Offside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode
engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components
oil leak
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
oil leak
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage
Offside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode
engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components
Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage
engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side componets
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage
engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
under trays fitted, obscuring some components
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
under trays fitted, obscuring some components
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
nearside front tyre wearing thin on outter edge
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PA05 DOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 PA05 DOW, 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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PA05 DOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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