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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration SW55PCV
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expired 06 Oct 2024
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 273,764 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 249,620 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2023 15 Jun 202614 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 231,554 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 208,464 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- under tray and engine covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of some items
- drivers drop glass inop
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip at drivers side zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 186,363 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2022 15 Jun 20266 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 185,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 171,591 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
1 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 171,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 167,202 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2021 15 Jun 20264 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 167,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
31 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 146,802 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020 15 Jun 202630 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 146,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
23 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,344 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2020 15 Jun 202626 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,571 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on strut body (1.1.12 (b) (i))
27 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,459 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2018 15 Jun 20266 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,131 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2018 15 Jun 202623 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,040 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2017 15 Jun 202624 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,017 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016 15 Jun 20263 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,768 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2015 15 Jun 20262 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,156 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,446 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
12 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 45,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,872 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 15 Jun 202627 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,867 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,760 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2010 15 Jun 20267 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 23,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
22 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,660 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 17,660 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW55PCV was registered on 2005-09-12
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