MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
288,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside front tyre wearing low at outer edges
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front mountings on front facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rubber splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres edges worn smooth
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front and offside front discs are worn
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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OV55 UXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 UXZ, 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 OV55 UXZ registered?
OV55 UXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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