MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
FRONT HEADLIGHTS DETARIORATED
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FRONT HEADLIGHTS DETARIORATED
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
FRONT HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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AY55 ZHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AY55 ZHX, 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 AY55 ZHX registered?
AY55 ZHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.
Is AY55 ZHX safe to buy?
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