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SW54BDO
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration SW54BDO
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 17 Jan 2023
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,240 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- shields covering most of the underside
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears,some are covered with plastic shields (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 82,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- shields covering most of the underside
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears,some are covered with plastic shields (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,968 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- plastic covers fitted
- front/rear suspension corroded
- exhaust brackets corroded
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 79,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- plastic covers fitted
- front/rear suspension corroded
- exhaust brackets corroded
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
17 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,839 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021 12 Jun 202615 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,045 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2020 12 Jun 202612 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 67,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,426 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2019 12 Jun 20266 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 60,426 MI
12 Jun 20266 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,367 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2018 12 Jun 202610 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,038 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2017 12 Jun 20269 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,561 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- winter tyres fitted
- engine cover sand under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front side wall cracking
10 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,114 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 48,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,048 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2015 12 Jun 202611 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,317 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2014 12 Jun 20262 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
20 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,683 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2013 12 Jun 20267 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,841 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2012 12 Jun 20263 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,944 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2011 12 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,438 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2009 12 Jun 202615 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,099 MI
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SW54BDO was registered on 2005-01-31
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