MOT Status
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122,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play nsf rack worn getting close on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake locking device ineffective nsf osf pad pin loose not in fully (1.1.21 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm worn close getting on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow mid and back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm and suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow mid and back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in under seal or grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play front wheel bearing have slight float play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
advise rear silencer to be replaced
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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KM57 LXU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 KM57 LXU, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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KM57 LXU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2007.
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