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140,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coolant level warning light on,
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Surface corrosion on rear suspension.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses deteriated (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front front of wheel arch liner in poor condition
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front front of wheel arch liner in poor condition
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded \ worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn more on its inner edge
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see rear brake pads clearly but suspect thickness low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear rear brakes binding very slightly
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake pads getting close to wear indicator
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear slight corrosion on rear brake discs
Rear unable to see rear brake pads clearly but suspect starting to get low
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering malfunctioning steering noisy and uneven in operation (2.3.3a)
Front Lower Oil leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake pads getting close to wear indicator
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear slight corrosion on rear brake discs
Rear unable to see rear brake pads clearly but suspect starting to get low
Front cross strut bushes slightly perishing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight corrosion on the front and rear brake discs
Nearside Front wing damaged and pushing on headlamp
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wing damaged and pushing on headlamp
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)
Engine oil at lower level.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre cut in outer wall. Cord not exposed.
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HY55 ZGR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 ZGR, 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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HY55 ZGR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2005.
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