MOT Status
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152,641 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded n/r , o/r and o/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside wing mirror not fully secure
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/r and o/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/r and o/r (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside wing mirror not fully secure
Coil spring corroded n/r , o/r and o/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/r and o/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/r and o/r (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Not secure ()
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear.springs.corroded
rear.suspension.corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
rear.springs.corroded
rear.suspension.corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/s/f tyre worn shoulders
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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DG55 VXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 VXZ, 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 DG55 VXZ registered?
DG55 VXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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