MOT Status
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158,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in tape (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
under trays
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in tape (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
under trays
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken but Exhaust System still Secure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear at Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear at Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()
Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre Bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER MOUNTING DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both steering rack boots perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TIRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack boot deteriorated
Nearside Parking brake only just meets requirements
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both front tyres worn inner edge
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both front tyres worn inner edge
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO 2MM (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO 2MM (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO 2MM (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO 2MM (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MJ55 DWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 MJ55 DWY, 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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MJ55 DWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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