MOT Status
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87,120 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
brake pipes corroded
front brake back plates corroded
o/s n/s front strut top mounts worn
rear coil springs corroded
rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
brake pipes corroded
front brake back plates corroded
o/s n/s front strut top mounts worn
rear coil springs corroded
rear sub frame corroded
brake pipes rusted
rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
brake pipes rusted
rear coil springs corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear coil springs corroded
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
rear coil springs corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear springs corroded
brake pipes corroded
coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
brake pipes corroded
coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
exaust corroded
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exaust corroded
Offside Rear tyre on limit
rear springs corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/f tyre starting to crack on outer wall
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/s/f tyre starting to crack on outer wall
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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DU55 FYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 DU55 FYW, 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 DU55 FYW registered?
DU55 FYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.
Is DU55 FYW safe to buy?
The MOT history for DU55 FYW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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