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FA54PHJ
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration FA54PHJ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
19
Passes
13
Failures
59.38%
Pass Rate
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126 Total Defects Recorded
26 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 181,279 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 174,132 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
27 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 174,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 164,250 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Fog light not working
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
20 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 164,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Fog light not working
2 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 153,749 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 153,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,818 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 141,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,835 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test discoloured (3.1 (a) (ii))
13 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 129,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust silencer insecure and rear (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test discoloured (3.1 (a) (ii))
18 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,650 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,876 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2019 4 Jun 202617 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,553 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
4 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 94,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
29 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,980 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
29 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,392 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,467 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,783 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,787 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,683 MI
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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,413 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2012 4 Jun 202618 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
12 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,295 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
12 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 37,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
20 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,397 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2010 4 Jun 202611 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,583 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2009 4 Jun 202622 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,145 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 24,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FA54PHJ was registered on 2005-01-19
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