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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres are worn on edges
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres are worn on edges
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
kick up not very clear on o/s headlamp beam
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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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DY55 OUD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 DY55 OUD, 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 DY55 OUD registered?
DY55 OUD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2005.
Is DY55 OUD safe to buy?
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