MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake wear indicator light on even though new brake pads fitted all round, possible sensor faulty or missing
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid tank was empty (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush's both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-Bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-Bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad wear indicator light on
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
under bonnet release lever broken
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL BEEN REPAIRED
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
SRS warning light on!
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
SRS warning light on!
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)
rear tyres on legal limit
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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DV55 FYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DV55 FYK, 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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DV55 FYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2005.
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