MOT Status
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95,238 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside front jacking pad is missing
Nearside headlamp has a broken mount but lamp is secure
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front headlamp mount damaged not insecure
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front headlamp mount damaged not insecure
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp mounting bracket broken but still secure and has no effect on beam image
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cannot confirm cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp mounting bracket broken but still secure and has no effect on beam image
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cannot confirm cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm of tread, also worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front brake disc lipped
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nsf tyre hasslight cuts on sidewall
nsr tyre hasslight cuts on sidewall
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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LC55 NLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 LC55 NLY, 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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LC55 NLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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