MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
A/C condensor insecure
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Coolant leak radiator joint ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limits (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake pad wear sensor broken ,
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limits (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear of the two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limits (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front brake pad wear sensor broken ,
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limits (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner pad wear sensor securing bolt missing
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested due to offside front inner brake pad incorrectly fitted and grinding against disc (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber Arm Bush Cracked & Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber Arm Bush Cracked & Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer Sidewall Damaged Exposing Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber Arm Bush Cracked & Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber Arm Bush Cracked & Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
engine management light is on indicating a fault
EML light on
exhaust clamp fractured
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre exhaust joint fractured but not leaking
EML light on
engine light on
exhaust clamp broken
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine lamp on indicating a fault
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear brake pads 70% worn
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear brake pads 70% worn
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres wearing on their outer 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 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)
large under trays offside front slightly insecure
nearside front fog light cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
large under trays
offside rear tyres near to wear limiters
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LD55 VZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LD55 VZL, 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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LD55 VZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2005.
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