MOT Status
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131,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x saddle bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear indicators slight white
exhaust hanger snapped
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak at lower pipework/bottle area ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x saddle bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear indicators slight white
exhaust hanger snapped
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn close to legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn close to legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (broken) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (broken) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn close to legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn close to legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EY54 HDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 EY54 HDX, 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 EY54 HDX registered?
EY54 HDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2005.
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