MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Foot operated parking brake has only just met the requirements
Rear Brake discs heavily corroded
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Foot operated parking brake has only just met the requirements
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder smooth, very close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder smooth, very close to the limit 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake discs heavily corroded
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing. [225/50zr16]. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing [225/50zr16].budget. (5.2.3 (e))
warning message displayed.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/55r16 pirelli. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing. [225/50zr16]. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing [225/50zr16].budget. (5.2.3 (e))
warning message displayed.
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges/also has a cut to the outer sidewall
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear brakes slightly binding
both rear tyres cracked and perished within the tread
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges/also has a cut to the outer sidewall
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear brakes slightly binding
both rear tyres cracked and perished within the tread
Nearside Front Inner Arch liner damaged/insecure
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Arch liner damaged/insecure
Parking brake efficiency only just met.
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ESP cleared at time of re - test
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre edge low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MV55 KZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 KZZ, 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 KZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.
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