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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration AX54LZM
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 02 Mar 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 207,102 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2026 15 Jun 20263 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 207,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
18 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 194,293 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 194,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 281,429 KM
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- engine idle speed little higher then usual (-9 c)
- unable to fully assess brake pipes due to engine/under trays fitted
- suspect rear brake shoes may have broken up
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres very low (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 266,030 KM
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- baffles in rear box broken
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 266,027 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- baffles in rear box broken
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 256,682 KM
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Stone chips in screen
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
2 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 250,057 KM
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 249,989 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 234,727 KM
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,849 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
21 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 217,019 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
17 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,826 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,950 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2016 15 Jun 20262 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,185 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 103,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,088 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,761 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,645 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
8 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,567 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2012 15 Jun 20268 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,567 MI
15 Jun 202629 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,091 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011 15 Jun 202629 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 51,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
17 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,155 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 15 Jun 202612 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,230 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2010 15 Jun 20262 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,834 MI
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AX54LZM was registered on 2005-01-21
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