MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front chip in screen
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front chip in screen
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both front lower arm bushes splitting slight play
front brake disc worn not weakened
offside front tyre wearing outer edge
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front lower arm closest to rear of vehicle (2.4.G.2)
both front lower arm bushes splitting slight play
front brake disc worn not weakened
offside front tyre wearing outer edge slightly
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front lower arm closest to rear of vehicle (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front lower arm bushes splitting slight play
front brake disc worn not weakened
offside front tyre wearing outer edge slightly
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Slight corrosion to N/S/R coil spring
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on outside edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
O/S/F fog lamp lens cracked
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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MD55 HBB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 HBB, 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 HBB registered?
MD55 HBB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.
Is MD55 HBB safe to buy?
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