MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
266,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear lamp damaged.
Nearside mirror unit loose.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bold inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear lamp damaged.
Nearside mirror unit loose.
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear lamp damaged.
Nearside mirror loose.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear lamp damaged.
Nearside mirror loose.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside parking brake lagging
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside parking brake lagging
parking brake efficiency only just met (18%)
Nearside Front tyre deep cuts & wearing uneven
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear lamp broken
Nearside mirror unit insecure
Offside Rear tyre metal in tread
indicator / wiper stalk loose
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre deep cuts & wearing uneven
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear lamp broken
Nearside mirror unit insecure
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear tyre metal in tread
brake pad warning light ON
indicator / wiper stalk loose
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both headlamp beam images only just discernable
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both headlamp beam images only just discernable
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
engine under tray fitted
water in o/s/f fog light unit
Corrosion on offside rear brake disc
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and worn to limit, suggest renewed.
Offside rear tyre very close to limit,suggest renewed.
strong advice n/s/f tyre outer edge very worn poss tracking out
tyre wear starting on o/s/f
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG55 OMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FG55 OMC, 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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FG55 OMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2005.
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