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MERCEDES C

2005 · SILVER · DIESEL · 141,872 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2027-02-28● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition26 MOT tests · 19 passed

MOT History — 26 tests · 19 passed · 7 failed

PASS19 February 2026
141,872 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAIL19 February 2026
141,872 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASS7 February 2025
136,551 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
  • ADVISORYRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS1 March 2024
132,558 mi
PASS15 April 2023
124,887 mi
PASS7 April 2022
119,073 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
FAIL6 April 2022
119,063 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
PASS22 April 2021
109,397 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASS6 April 2020
97,856 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASS3 April 2019
89,346 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS11 April 2018
81,205 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL10 April 2018
81,201 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS18 April 2017
73,278 mi
PASS30 January 2016
59,989 mi
FAIL30 January 2016
59,989 mi
  • FAILWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  • FAILOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASS14 February 2015
49,010 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAIL14 February 2015
49,006 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASS1 March 2014
44,732 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASS19 February 2013
40,582 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS30 January 2012
31,427 mi
FAIL27 January 2012
31,427 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
PASS12 February 2011
24,865 mi
  • ADVISORYfront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  • USER ENTEREDOffside front seat belt clasp stopper missing
  • USER ENTEREDNearside rear spring fouls lower control arm
FAIL12 February 2011
24,865 mi
  • PRSHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • ADVISORYfront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  • USER ENTEREDOffside front seat belt clasp stopper missing
  • USER ENTEREDNearside rear spring fouls lower control arm
PASS15 February 2010
18,588 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS27 February 2009
14,640 mi
PASS29 October 2008
13,827 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
MERCEDES
Model
C
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,148 cc
Year
2005
First registered
2005-10
CO₂ emissions
183 g/km
Tax due
2026-08-01
MOT expiry
2027-02-28
Recorded mileage
141,872 mi

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