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211,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
brake pipes painted up
suspension parts painted up
suspension parts corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under body corroded
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear ,D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears , full inspection not possible due to undertrays (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear ,D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears , full inspection not possible due to undertrays (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
full under trays and side skirts
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn to 3mm lowest point (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Headlamp aim too low both front lamps (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn to 3mm lowest point (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osf tyre wearing on outer tread
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OE55 HWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 OE55 HWS, 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 OE55 HWS registered?
OE55 HWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2005.
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