MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,064 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on outer edge nearing cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on outer edge nearing cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/16/96W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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 Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
front and rear number plates deteriating
n/s/r tyre deteriating wearing on inner edge
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
o/s/r tyre deteriating
Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some teastable items
Front tyres wearing on edges
Rear number plate deteriating
Vehicle tested under wet conditions
n/s/r tyre deteriating and wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some teastable items
Front tyres wearing on edges
Rear number plate deteriating
Vehicle tested under wet conditions
n/s/r tyre deteriating and wearing on inner edge
engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
front tyres wearing on edges
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
front tyres wearing on edges
Coolant leak emissions not tested due to excesive leak ()
corosiopn to rear anti roll bar
engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable item,s
n/s/f jacking [point pad missing
vehicle tested under wet conditions
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f jacking point pad missing
rear number plate deteriating
Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f jacking point pad missing
rear number plate deteriating
some binding to n/s/r wheel when rotated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f jacking point pad missing
vehicle tested under damp conditions
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f jacking point pad missing
vehicle tested under damp conditions
n/s/f jacking point pad missing
vehicle tested under wet conditions
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/f jacking point pad missing
vehicle tested under wet conditions
n/s/f jacking point pad missing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MT55 VNM 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 MT55 VNM, 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 MT55 VNM registered?
MT55 VNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.
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