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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration SW05XDJ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 08 Nov 2024
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,304 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- all steering and suspension components corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
17 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,134 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Both front tyres wearing slightly uneven
1 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 77,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front both tyres wearing slightly uneven
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,785 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2022 6 Jun 202616 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 70,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,099 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2021 6 Jun 202612 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 67,099 MI
6 Jun 202611 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,916 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020 6 Jun 202620 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,948 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019 6 Jun 202620 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 61,948 MI
6 Jun 20267 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,625 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 55,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,433 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Various under-body suspension arms corroded but serviceable
30 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Various under-body suspension arms corroded but serviceable
16 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,482 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,738 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2015 6 Jun 202621 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,106 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2014 6 Jun 202610 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,990 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 29,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,900 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,279 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2011 6 Jun 202617 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,366 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2010 6 Jun 202628 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,260 MI
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SW05XDJ was registered on 2005-03-04
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