MOT Status
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102,337 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on the inner edge 245/40R17 95W (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on the inner edge 245/40R17 95W (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge 245/40R17 95W (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear has slight brake binding
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror indicator lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror indicator lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw yellow chalk repairable
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front mirror indicator lens damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall heavy cracking due to under-inflation. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges 225/45/ZR17 94W (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear handbrake has low readings an slight lag in operation .
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
service due msg illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut sidewall,yellow chalk 225/45/ZR17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front mirror indicator lens damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall heavy cracking due to under-inflation. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges 225/45/ZR17 94W (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear handbrake has low readings an slight lag in operation .
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
service due msg illuminated
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front both sides front tyres wearing on edges/perishing
Rear both rear shocks worn/stiff.
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front both sides front tyres wearing on edges/perishing
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre yellow chalk
Rear both rear shocks worn/stiff.
Both front tyres wearing low on inner/outer edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front tyres worn on edges
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front tyres worn on edges
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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OY55 HLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 OY55 HLE, 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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OY55 HLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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