MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rusty underbody
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, benefit of doubt given (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides benefit of doubt given (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front both winter tyres cracking and parts of tread off
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened benefit of doubt given unable to see fully (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under vehicle corrosion started
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.14 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, benefit of doubt given (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides benefit of doubt given (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front both winter tyres cracking and parts of tread off
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened benefit of doubt given unable to see fully (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under vehicle corrosion started
Central exhaust flexy deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Front tyres shoulders worn
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Central exhaust flexy deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Front tyres shoulders worn
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front slight plat in rack end
Nearside Front wiper split
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward most (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
front wipers smearing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper 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)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
front brake pads rattling in carrier
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MT55 VPC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VPC, 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 VPC registered?
MT55 VPC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2005.
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