MOT Status
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80,935 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both inner and outer (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre's are cracking and perishing on outer sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Lower mirror casing missing
Nearside Lower mirror casing missing
Nearside Mirror casing damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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J555 GRC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 J555 GRC, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J555 GRC registered?
J555 GRC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is J555 GRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for J555 GRC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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