MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear sub frame corroded
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread.
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Advise ESP warning lamp on.
Advise both front seatbelt buttons missing.
Advise both front wheelarch 'L' trims missing, damage to front underside of bumper and undertray.
Advise front number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
Advise offside front interior door pull broken.
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advise ESP warning lamp on.
Advise both front seatbelt buttons missing.
Advise both front wheelarch 'L' trims missing, damage to front underside of bumper and undertray.
Advise front number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
Advise offside front interior door pull broken.
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advise ESP warning lamp on.
Advise both front wheelarch 'L' shape panels broken.
Advise offside front door grab handle broken.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
esp light on
n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have heavy damage to both sidewalls
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
esp light on
n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have heavy damage to both sidewalls
NSF tyre side wall badly cut around the wheel rim protector strip area
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
NSF tyre side wall badly cut around the wheel rim protector strip area
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CK55 ULY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 CK55 ULY, 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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CK55 ULY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2005.
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