MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lenses clouded.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm.Advised replace! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised replace. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes! (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lenses clouded.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm.Advised replace! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised replace. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes! (1.1.11 (c))
Engine management light on?
Engine management light on?
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads! Consider replacing. (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
Fuel light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At tread wear bars! (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge! Close to tread wear bars. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine management light on?
Engine management light on?
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads! Consider replacing. (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
Fuel light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At tread wear bars! (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge! Close to tread wear bars. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Track control arm (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front tyre sidewall damage
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre sidewall damage
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rubber cover on nearside front thrust arm ball joint split but joint is ok
n/s/r tyre cut on inner wall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PE55 KVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 PE55 KVH, 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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PE55 KVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2005.
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