MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower track control arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower track control arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine cover undertrays
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front to rear corrosion
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt missing Seat belt clip missing (7.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine cover undertrays
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front to rear corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing boltmissing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Frontmost (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Frontmost (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Frontmost (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall Avonzv5 205/55vr16 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Frontmost (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Frontmost (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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MM55 NPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 MM55 NPO, 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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MM55 NPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2005.
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