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SW05VKO
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
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- Registration SW05VKO
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
16 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,069 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,197 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2019 13 Jun 202622 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,350 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on insides (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)
- underside and components corroded
21 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 124,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported centre join u/s (7.1.1)
- rear brake binding both, h/brake shoes not connected?? (3.7.B.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint shorter rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on insides (4.1.E.1)
- underside and components corroded
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)
3 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,041 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward arm (2.4.G.2)
- both front tyres wearing on insides
- Steering system slightly tight both strut tops (2.2.D.1)
3 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 105,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy at centre (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward arm (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- both front tyres wearing on insides
- Steering system slightly tight both strut tops (2.2.D.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward arm (2.4.G.2)
9 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,366 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexy (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 87,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexy (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
27 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,363 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
21 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
4 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,245 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2014 13 Jun 202627 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
28 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,208 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013 13 Jun 202629 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,912 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202628 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 45,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,607 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
10 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,696 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,133 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2010 13 Jun 20265 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,468 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2009 13 Jun 20264 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 21,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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SW05VKO was registered on 2005-03-04
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