MOT Status
ValidMileage
196,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions too clean to get a reading
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Number plate changed for test
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Number plate changed for test
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
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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C 55 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 C 55, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of C 55?
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What year was C 55 registered?
C 55 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2017.
Is C 55 safe to buy?
The MOT history for C 55 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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