MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,549 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust cracked + leaking front pipe (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside non obligatory mirror slightly loose
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test chip z one b (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under trays fitted
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s for and aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test chip z one b (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under trays fitted
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated seek service advice asap, bonnet pull leaver broken , missing .but bonnet can be secured . (3.1 (c))
exhaust showing corrosion
head lamps outer lenses showing slight deterioration
near side front fog lamp glass , cracked
off side front wing damaged
off side rear mud flap insecure
slight damage to under tray , next to retaining bolt / but still secure
slight oil leak
slight play in off side front wheel bearing
there may be a possible intermitant fault with mil lamp illuminating , and then extingusihing, if lamp illuminates and remains on , seek service advice .
unable to see overall condition of rear coil springs at lower coils .
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken suspension has not been tested with shacker plates due to spring condition . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated seek service advice asap, bonnet pull leaver broken , missing .but bonnet can be secured . (3.1 (c))
exhaust showing corrosion
head lamps outer lenses showing slight deterioration
near side front fog lamp glass , cracked
off side front wing damaged
off side rear mud flap insecure
slight damage to under tray , next to retaining bolt / but still secure
slight oil leak
slight play in off side front wheel bearing
unable to see overall condition of rear coil springs at lower coils .
a further suspension inspection advised on rear axle slight knock detected
engine warning lamp illuminated on dash
exhaust emissions fluctuating
road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examination all round.
seek service advice asap on all items
slight oil leak
under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of various components
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
a further suspension inspection advised on rear axle slight knock detected
engine warning lamp illuminated on dash
exhaust emissions fluctuating
road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examination all round.
seek service advice asap on all items
slight oil leak
under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of various components
Front BOTH TYRES WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front brake discs worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in N/S/R tyre, slow puncture
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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PE55 JHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 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 PE55 JHJ, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was PE55 JHJ registered?
PE55 JHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2006.
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