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MA55SOP
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration MA55SOP
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
1 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 188,959 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge!! (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge !! (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 188,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Suspect broken wheel bolt !! (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge!! (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge !! (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 185,121 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 184,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 176,518 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on the limit !!!! (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 176,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on the limit !!!! (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 170,008 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 166,140 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 163,525 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 163,525 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,802 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 146,893 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2018 23 Jun 20269 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 146,893 MI
23 Jun 20269 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 135,229 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2017 23 Jun 202619 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,159 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
6 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,968 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
5 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
4 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,223 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2014 23 Jun 202629 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 104,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,591 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2013 23 Jun 202622 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,711 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
20 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
8 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,395 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,599 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,448 MI
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MA55SOP was registered on 2005-12-28
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