MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
rear subframe and suspension components corroded.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front brake lower reading. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material located over axle and over fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust heat sheild damaged and loose
rear subframe and suspension components corroded.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading. (1.4.1 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front brake lower reading. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material located over axle and over fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust heat sheild damaged and loose
rear subframe and suspension components corroded.
corrosion appearing on rear subframe and suspension components.
underbody covers fitted restricting inspection of components.
Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front brake pads (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
near and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges;
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
near and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges;
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
rear exhaust bracket corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
rear exhaust bracket corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake warning light on.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hand brake warning light has an intermittent problem
both rear tyres @ 2.7mm aprox in tread depth
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)
Cuts in nearside front tyre inner sidewall, not to cord yet!
Cuts in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall, not to cord yet!
Nearside front tyre worn on both edges.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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KV55 LHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KV55 LHT, 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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KV55 LHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2005.
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