MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection some components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
nsf tyre worn on outer edge
under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection some components
windscreen washers partially blocked
items removed prior to test
ns windscreen washer partially blocked
under trays and engine covers fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
items removed prior to test
ns windscreen washer partially blocked
under trays and engine covers fitted
major oil leak from engine
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight oil leak
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seat fitted o/s/r unable to check seat belt
off side rear brake noisey
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front wipers poor
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front wipers poor
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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HV55 RDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HV55 RDZ, 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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How do I check the history of HV55 RDZ?
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What year was HV55 RDZ registered?
HV55 RDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2005.
Is HV55 RDZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for HV55 RDZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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