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Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear inner (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
central brake light not working
engine bay covers fitted
exhaust flexi deteriorated
under trays fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
central brake light not working
engine bay covers fitted
exhaust flexi deteriorated
under trays fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
under tray fitted
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
rear underbody/suspension components corroding
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
suspension corroding
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front 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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
suspension corroding
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front inner wing plastic trim damaged
nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front inner wing plastic trim damaged
nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre cracking on inner wall and worn on outer edge
slight wear in both rear anti-roll bar links
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre cracking on inner wall and worn on outer edge
slight wear in both rear anti-roll bar links
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)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
10% imbalance on front service brakes
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
plastic under sheilds fitted not allowing full inspection on under side floor pan area
10% imbalance on front service brakes
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DY55 OUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 OUJ, 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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DY55 OUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2005.
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