MOT Status
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188,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge !! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge!! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Suspect broken wheel bolt !! (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge !! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge!! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on the limit !!!! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on the limit !!!! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Both rear brake discs inner machined surfaces corrodede and scored.
Slight noise from wheel bearings when "spun up"
Some wear,play,noise n/s/r anti roll bar inner bush.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Both rear brake discs inner machined surfaces corrodede and scored.
Slight noise from wheel bearings when "spun up"
Some wear,play,noise n/s/r anti roll bar inner bush.
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MA55 SOP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 MA55 SOP, 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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MA55 SOP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2005.
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