MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear- by entry into the rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
bonnet support struts are worn
undertrays obscuring inspection of some components
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear- by entry into the rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet support struts are worn
undertrays obscuring inspection of some components
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (by entry into the rear brake hose) (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (by entry into the rear brake hose) (3.6.B.2c)
offside and nearside registration plate lamps are slightly deteriorated
under trays obscuring inspection of some components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (by entry into the rear brake hose) (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (by entry into the rear brake hose) (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside registration plate lamps are slightly deteriorated
under trays obscuring inspection of some components
exhaust backbox corroded
nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge of the tread
nearside rear tyre has slight damage to the outer wall
under trays obscuring inspection of some components
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)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust backbox corroded
nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge of the tread
nearside rear tyre has slight damage to the outer wall
under trays obscuring inspection of some components
offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge of the tread
under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
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)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge of the tread
under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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GY55 USN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 USN, 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 USN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2005.
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