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ExpiredMileage
89,394 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Handbrake light does stick on even when released unless you lift the pedal up with your foot.
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Loose ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Warning light that seat is not locked in when it actually is
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Handbrake light does stick on even when released unless you lift the pedal up with your foot.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Loose ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Warning light that seat is not locked in when it actually is
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens slightly damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens slightly damaged
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
coolant level is low
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre is excessively worn on the edges not within the tested area
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front brake discs are worn/lipped
engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
engine management lamp is on
Front brake discs are worn/lipped
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
engine management lamp is on
engine management light is on
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine management light is on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front brake discs are worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front brake discs are worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted nearside rear seat
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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MD55 HBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 MD55 HBJ, 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 HBJ registered?
MD55 HBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.
Is MD55 HBJ safe to buy?
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