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PFZ 6142

2005 Mercedes-benz Unknown

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

265,357 mi
Last recorded265,357 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Unknown77,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFZ 6142
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelUnknown
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2024 265,357 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2023 159,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

corrosion around all 4 jacking pads,outer sills have plastic covers over

slight play in nearside of steering rack

surface corrosion to inner surface of front brake discs

Fail 30 Jun 2023 159,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn in lower part of hub , connecting track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

corrosion around all 4 jacking pads,outer sills have plastic covers over

slight play in nearside of steering rack

surface corrosion to inner surface of front brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2021 156,958 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 155,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Unknown?

Based on 8,259 MOT tests across 2,333 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
5,597
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,333
On UK Roads
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PFZ 6142 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Unknown in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 77,344 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PFZ 6142 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Unknown, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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