MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,643 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust braket broken off
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front brakes worn thin
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm (steel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bottom of cat cracked can poss be welded (6.1.2 (a))
front brakes getting low
offside front tyre getting low on tread
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre getting low on tread
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre getting low on tread
TYRS STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
TESTED WET WEATHER
Near side front tyre smooth on outer edge.
Rear brake pads wearing low.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Near side front tyre smooth on outer edge.
Rear brake pads wearing low.
chip in windscreen
see checklist 117995
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre starting to scrubb on outer edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f tyre starting to scrubb on outer edge
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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HK55 JNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 HK55 JNV, 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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What year was HK55 JNV registered?
HK55 JNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2005.
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