MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake has just met the requirement (17%)
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (D bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components
o/s/n/s mirrors secured with duct tape
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear suspension components undersealed
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper & lower (o/s/n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR - OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF - OSF (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF - OSF (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear wheel noisy when rotated, need further inspection
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
handbrake only just met requirements
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres on 2mm on outer edge
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KM55 VHR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 KM55 VHR, 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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KM55 VHR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2005.
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