MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components
one of the exhaust mountings missing but still adequately supported
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
fuel injector blowing, gases (fumes) leaking through into air vents in car
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
fuel injector blowing, gases (fumes) leaking through into air vents in car
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both rear arms nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking injector leaking fuel (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush slightly deteriorated on both sides of front suspension (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front spot lamp broken
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
general underbody corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
general underbody corrosion
nearside front spot lamp broken
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pedal rubber missing off parking brake pedal
Wiper rubbers are worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Condensation in offside headlight
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pedal rubber missing off parking brake pedal
Wiper rubbers are worn
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
O/S seat wont come forward
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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GY55 ZXR 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 56%.
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 ZXR, 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 ZXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.
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