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WD55PXW
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration WD55PXW
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
28 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 190,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (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 both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front and central rear exhaust brackets broken
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 183,132 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear exhaust bracket broken
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear lamp unit broken
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
16 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 183,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear exhaust bracket broken
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear lamp unit broken
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
31 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 274,737 KM
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 274,737 KM
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 247,703 KM
Expiry date: 2 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished lens beam pattern just met standard (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 247,703 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested visible black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished lens beam pattern just met standard (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,911 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2021 3 Jul 202627 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 143,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
15 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,111 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f suspension arm bush slight play
- 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 109,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- o/s/f suspension arm bush slight play
- 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))
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,585 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 90,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,525 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2018 3 Jul 202610 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
2 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,367 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2017 3 Jul 202629 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,331 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2016 3 Jul 202615 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,420 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,911 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2014 3 Jul 202615 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,911 MI
3 Jul 202624 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,858 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2013 3 Jul 202619 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,708 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2012 3 Jul 202628 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,013 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2011 3 Jul 202623 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,972 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2010 3 Jul 202623 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,662 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WD55PXW was registered on 2005-12-30
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