MOT Status
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114,318 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth Wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Left-hand horn button not working
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever has movement indicating adjustment required
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque arm (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front camber arms (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear brake pads (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front camber arms bushes starting to seperate (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
NSF seat belt buckle stop missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear road srings rusty
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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HY55 EMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HY55 EMX, 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 HY55 EMX registered?
HY55 EMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2005.
Is HY55 EMX safe to buy?
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