MOT Status
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208,794 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both and n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
o/s rear lamp outer cover slightly damaged
Registration plate inscription illegible rear (0.1 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both and n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
o/s rear lamp outer cover slightly damaged
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
oil leak
rear sub frame and rear suspension arms all corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
. nearside front a/roll droplink top cover in poor condition .
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
n/s and o/s rear tyres low
slight play in n/s and o/s Rear anti-roll bar drop links
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s front tyre pressure low
rear tyres crackin slightly
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
rear tyres crackin slightly
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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KU55 VDR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 KU55 VDR, 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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KU55 VDR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.
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