MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,367 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
at least 1 metal mount is detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.
front screen swept areas show extensive surface scratches such as those caused by a defective wiper blade.
low fuel warning lamp illuminated.
nearside front headlamp dip beam image/aim weak.
service brake pedal shows travel.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is extensively split/deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
at least 1 metal mount is detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.
front screen swept areas show extensive surface scratches such as those caused by a defective wiper blade.
low fuel warning lamp illuminated.
nearside front headlamp dip beam image/aim weak.
service brake pedal shows travel.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre perished
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damage. (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and cracked on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre perishing,cracking outer sidewall
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front tyre perishing,cracking on inner sidewall
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres are cracking
front and rear brakes are noisy
engine covers and under trays fitted
front number plate damaged but is clearly readable
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA55 VPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VPL, 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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EA55 VPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2005.
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