MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Obligatory mirror insecure both sides (3.3 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount slight play under load
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge
offside front brake nearing bind limit
offside front tyre low outer edge
slight pitting front discs
under trays fitted
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge
offside front brake nearing bind limit
offside front tyre low outer edge
slight pitting front discs
under trays fitted
both front tyres low on edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres low on edges
both rear brakes nearing bind limit
slight fluctuation on rear brakes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear brakes nearing bind limit
slight fluctuation on rear brakes
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
binding rear brakes
nearside handbrake grabbing
nearside rear tyre has uneven wear cracking and on legal limit
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
binding rear brakes
nearside handbrake grabbing
nearside rear tyre has uneven wear cracking and on legal limit
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE55 XXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 XXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AE55 XXS registered?
AE55 XXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2005.
Is AE55 XXS safe to buy?
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