MOT Status
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95,740 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked not affecting light out put
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle exposed brake piping (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall marked/run underpressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner-(front arm of two fitted) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle exposed brake piping (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall marked/run underpressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
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)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) 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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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 YLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 YLF, 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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DU55 YLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.
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