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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside headlamp pattern of poor quality
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near spring (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside headlamp pattern of poor quality
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear sub frame and some suspension components - corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and covers damaged too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and covers damaged too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to limit centre 3/4 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to limit centre 3/4 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear sub frame and some suspension components - corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear of vehicle and above tank. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))
hand brake braking unevenly.(pulling to one side)
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear of vehicle and above tank. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))
hand brake braking unevenly.(pulling to one side)
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
full undertray fitted
glow plug light on
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres low on outer edges
full under tray fitted
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres low on outer edges
full under tray fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
parking brake performance low
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure top nut missing link fouling strut (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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MV55 KYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 MV55 KYA, 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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MV55 KYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2005.
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