MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded Both, rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of all components.
General corrosion to rear of vehicle.
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both, rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, rear upper arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.
Long parking brake travel
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over rear sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.
Long parking brake travel
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over rear sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Coil spring corroded On both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe rotted into silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Coil spring corroded On both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on edges (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISABLE
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISABLE
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1) N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres wearing on inner edge.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
1) N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres wearing on inner edge.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO55 OHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 AO55 OHC, 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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AO55 OHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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