MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint clamp corroded. (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy pipe. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil level not checked.
plastic covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release intermittent. (5.2.5a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint clamp corroded. (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil level not checked.
plastic covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
glow plug light illuminated on dash display
slight damage to offside rear bodywork
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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HJ52 LZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 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 HJ52 LZO, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HJ52 LZO registered?
HJ52 LZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2003.
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