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Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
moderate corrosion on all rear suspension components and rear subframe
n/s/r/i sill / arch corroding
rear subframe (front) mount bushes perished
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
moderate corrosion on all rear suspension components and rear subframe
n/s/r/i sill / arch corroding
rear subframe (front) mount bushes perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO FAILURE, REPLACE SOON (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO FAILURE, REPLACE SOON (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside+offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside+offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working segments not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
engine covers fitted
front brake discs worn
nearside and offside rear flexis persihed
sill covers fitted
temporary fuel cap fitted
undertrays fitted
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
engine covers fitted
front brake discs worn
nearside and offside rear flexis persihed
sill covers fitted
temporary fuel cap fitted
undertrays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside front tyre worn
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside front tyre edges worn
Sill covers & undertrays fitted
Nearside front tyre.
Offside rear tyre.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside front tyre inner edge worn
Undertrays & sill covers fitted
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside front tyre inner edge worn
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Undertrays & sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
outer sill covers and vehicle undertrays fitted.
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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FG55 SZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 SZJ, 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 SZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2005.
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