MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
Offside mirror slightly discoloured
Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
handbrake foot lever pad missing
srs light illuminate on dash
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
handbrake foot lever pad missing
srs light illuminate on dash
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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GY55 UPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 GY55 UPT, 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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GY55 UPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.
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