MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear Suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring certain components
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside front tyre
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
srvice B INDICATOR
nearside rear tyre wearing low
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
nearside rear tyre wearing low
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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EA55 VPD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 EA55 VPD, 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 EA55 VPD registered?
EA55 VPD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2005.
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