MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule @ calliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer egde. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule @ calliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping. (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine cover / undertray
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
rear tyres wearing low
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
rear tyres wearing low
exhaust and mountings corroded
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust and mountings corroded
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
hand brake release sticking
slight bind on rear brakes
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
hand brake release sticking
slight bind on rear brakes
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s door pull insecure
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s door pull insecure
Both rear drive shafts and anti-roll bar corroded
Brakes tested by tapley due to equipment failure
Nearside front tyre bald in patches
Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge
Offside & nearside front stabalizer inner bushes worn
Offside & nearside rear shock absorber top mounts have play
Offside & nearside rear torque struts inner bushes worn
Offside headlamp has poor beam pattern
Park brake sticky to release
Plastic sill covers & under trays fitted
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight imballance at rear brakes
slight imballance at rear brakes
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FD55 YVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FD55 YVB, 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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FD55 YVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2005.
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