MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Damage to front bumper
Light surface corrosion to rear suspension components
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Damage to front bumper
Light surface corrosion to rear suspension components
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed To high (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Mirror loose
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Mirror loose
Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
offside front tyre outer sidewall torn slightly
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear tyre sidewalls cut.
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear tyre sidewalls cut.
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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OV55 ETZ 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 65.4%.
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 OV55 ETZ, 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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OV55 ETZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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