MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside headlamp poor image
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
thud noise on front suspension
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
thud noise on front suspension
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear sections (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
parking brake only just met requirements 16%
parking brake release lever faulty still operational
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip & main beams (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
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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DG55 OFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 DG55 OFZ, 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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DG55 OFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2005.
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