MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,635 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust slight deteriorated
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust slight deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear tyre cracking in tred.
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear tyre cracking in tred.
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake imbalance 21% just within limits
n/s/r brake backing plate badly damaged
secondary bonnet release lever broken
O/S/F TYRE BALD ON INNER SHOULDER, CLOSE TO EXPOSING CORDS ! CLOSE TO LIMIT !
rec. alignment check
slight play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre tread slight wear on inside edge
both rear tyre treads slight wear on inside edges
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres on legal limit
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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AK55 SJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AK55 SJK, 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 AK55 SJK registered?
AK55 SJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is AK55 SJK safe to buy?
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