MOT Status
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193,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Door handle slightly insecure.
Rear Seat belt can not be checked.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side window has obstruction along the top of the glass
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side window has obstruction along the top of the glass
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine pans
o/s/f tyre worn on edge
o/s/r tyre worn on edge
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
engine pans
o/s/f tyre worn on edge
o/s/r tyre worn on edge
Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection
Nearside Front Tyre Tread Bald Both Edges 205 55 16 94W Kenda
Offside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low Inner Edge
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Getting Low Inner Edge
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread As Marked205 55 16 94W Extra Load Event (4.1.D.1b)
Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection
Nearside Front Tyre Tread Bald Both Edges 205 55 16 94W Kenda
Offside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low Inner Edge
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Getting Low Inner Edge
Both n/s tyres low and bald on edges.
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both n/s tyres low and bald on edges.
Engine covers fitted
Rear brake pads appear low
Under trays fitted
nail in o/s/f tyre.
rear pads appear low.
Both rear tyres worn on edges and on 2mm
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Sills covered
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nail in o/s/f tyre.
offside/nearside front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside/nearside front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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OV55 MEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 OV55 MEU, 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 MEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2005.
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