MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,797 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near brake ferule (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease from top bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near brake ferule (1.1.11 (c))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake fluctuating slightly on both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken towards rear but exhaust is still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Rear number plate holder loose (0.1 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Centre rear exhaust mount snapped/rusted away but system is still adequately supported.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe corroded.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Centre rear exhaust mount snapped/rusted away but system is still adequately supported.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe corroded.
rear exhaust mounting hanger rusted .
rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode .
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.48mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
nearside front Tyre worn edges
offside front Tyre worn edges
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
nearside front Tyre worn edges
offside front Tyre worn edges
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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AL55 AJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 AL55 AJD, 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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AL55 AJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.
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