MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Bolt Missing
Nearside Front Steering Arm Slight Play
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rm Slight Play
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension Top Mount Slight Play
Oil Level Low
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML Illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel Fouling Wheel Arch Gaurd (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Bolt Missing
Nearside Front Steering Arm Slight Play
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rm Slight Play
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension Top Mount Slight Play
Oil Level Low
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear 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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake pads worn
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine management warning light on in dash panel
rear brake pads look to be wearing low
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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L40 TAG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 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 L40 TAG, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L40 TAG registered?
L40 TAG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is L40 TAG safe to buy?
The MOT history for L40 TAG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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