MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring tip snapped but seated correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle welded joint leaking at box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer insecure middle box bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring tip snapped but seated correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
drivers wing mirror glass tarnished
passenger front tyre sidewall heavily scuffed
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play down (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear lamp cracked
front tyres wearing uneven on edges
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play down (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear lamp cracked
front tyres wearing uneven on edges
Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)
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)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r lamp lens cracked no white light showing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs
vehicle struggled through emissions test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake pads low(discs lipped)
Nail in offside front tyre
o/s/f fog light lens cracked
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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CE55 GVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 CE55 GVJ, 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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CE55 GVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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