MOT Status
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104,159 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower (5.3.4 (a) (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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TIE BAR INNER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH-COVERED IN PLASTIC (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX ENDS OF PIPE STARTING TO RUST (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST PASSED 1.6MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX ENDS OF PIPE STARTING TO RUST (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front 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))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn from inside
all under trays fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside 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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MD55 GZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 MD55 GZX, 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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What year was MD55 GZX registered?
MD55 GZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2005.
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