MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner side wall
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner side wall
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
rear brake pads worn
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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front brake discs wearing and lipped.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LD05 ETO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 LD05 ETO, 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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LD05 ETO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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