MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside fog front fog bulb missing at the time of test
Road wheel fixing missing Both front and rear nuts missing (4) (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside fog front fog bulb missing at the time of test
Offside Front Fog light bulb missing at time of test
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underneath trays fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing X1 Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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
Offside Front Fog light bulb missing at time of test
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underneath trays fitted at time of test
Brake pipes corroded.
Corrosion to rear subframe mounting areas.
Cuts in o/s rear & o/s front outer tyre walls.
Damage to n/s front wheel rim.
Fuel tank straps corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil springs corroded.
Various undertrays fitted.
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall. (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipes corroded.
Corrosion to rear subframe mounting areas.
Cuts in o/s rear & o/s front outer tyre walls.
Damage to n/s front wheel rim.
Fuel tank straps corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil springs corroded.
Various undertrays fitted.
Centre floor pan corroded
Cut to nearside rear inner tyre wall
Cuts to offside front outer tyre wall
Damage to nearside front road wheel
Fuel tank straps corroded
Offside front & nearside rear brake pipes corroded
Offside front brake disc backing plate heavily corroded
Offside front sill corroded
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Centre floor pan corroded
Cut to nearside rear inner tyre wall
Cuts to offside front outer tyre wall
Damage to nearside front road wheel
Fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front & nearside rear brake pipes corroded
Offside front brake disc backing plate heavily corroded
Offside front sill corroded
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Both rear tyres starting to wear low & both front tyres slightly perished.
Front brake discs heavily lipped & slight bind to o/s front.
Front coil springs corroded.
Minor chips in front windscreen.
N/s front wheel rim slightly damaged.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear indicators slightly discoloured.
Slight play inner steering rack joints.
slight play in n/s front wheel bearing.
Corrosion to rear lower floor pan.
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight brake bind o/s front brake.
both rear & o/s front coil springs broken.
slight damage to n/s front wheel rim.
Corrosion to rear lower floor pan.
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight brake bind o/s front brake.
both rear & o/s front coil springs broken.
slight damage to n/s front wheel rim.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
cut in o/s front outer tyre wall.
o/s rear tyre on legal limit.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osf suspect puncture
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV55 PYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 FV55 PYS, 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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FV55 PYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.
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