MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre wearing rom inner and outer edges
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre wearing rom inner and outer edges
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
advise n/s/r tyre worn inside and outside edge
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to fully check brake pipes as they cant be seen
unable to fully check fuel pipes as they cant be seen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to fully check brake pipes as they cant be seen
unable to fully check fuel pipes as they cant be seen
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ55 KUG 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 HJ55 KUG, 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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HJ55 KUG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.
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