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Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened not centrally mounted,may foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged glass miss coloured (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged glass miss coloured (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
offside mirror sligtly deteriorated
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Front 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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front 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))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front 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))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded were they go over tank at the back (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded were they go over tank at the back (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear indicator bulbs showing white light
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MH55 XBS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MH55 XBS, 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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MH55 XBS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2005.
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