MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached DISPLACED TO LEFT. OS fouling on inner wheel arch. see * (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn * BOTH 'D' BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pre flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pre flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated RELEASE LEVER DETACHED / WORN / BROKEN FROM HOUSING / FIXINGS (1.1.6 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH NS AND OS approx 30KgF (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NS AND OS WORN SMOOTH / NEARLY WORN TO CORDS / BLISTERING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear FOG lamp inop
Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure + BOTH FOG LAMPS INOP
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output partly weathered (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake item Result Brake efficiency 19% NS LAZY
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ns and os cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS UPPER CUPS / LOCATORS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NS AND OS ON WISHBONE ARM OUTER PIN / BEARINGS BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both ns and os (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all: at various places and at mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS: floor to sill and chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL: NS AND OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear rear wheel arches corroded with no sharp edges at time of inspection
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT and R E A R + fixings (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
Front BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED / PARTLY SPLIT
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front tyre/s uneven wear
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os: minor cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AT VARIOUS PLACES: FLOOR PAN / FLOOR TO SILL / CHASSIS LEG AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH NS AND OS FLOOR / CHASSIS LEG AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS CUPS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear rear wheel arches corroded with no sharp edges at time of inspection
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT and REAR (0.1 (b))
corrosion to some underbody components / panels
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both rear springs corroded
underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear springs corroded
underbody corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both rear brake pipes corroded
both rear springs corroded
n/s/f tyre outer worn
underbody corrosion
Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear brake hoses perished
rear brake pipes rusty.
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear brake hoses perished
rear brake pipes rusty.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres inside wear
Nearside 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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FY55 ADZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 FY55 ADZ, 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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FY55 ADZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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