MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe bushes split
Rear Suspension components corroded
Exhaust system insecure center exhuast clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint arm closest to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush suspension arm closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
fuel injecter slight leak
rear sub frame corroded in areas and rear of vehicle
rear subframe bushes splitting
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust clamps corroded slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))
rear of vehicle corroded in areas
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join and clamp (6.1.2 (a))
both front tyres wearing outer edge slightly
both rear coil springs corroded still complete
Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join and clamp (6.1.2 (a))
both front tyres wearing outer edge slightly
both rear coil springs corroded still complete
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front exhaust has slight leak
Offside Rear handbrake only just met requirements
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front 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 Front 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 handbrake only just met requirements
Rear exhaust mount missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front shocks weak
both front tyres worn to 2nd skin on edges
rear exhaust box deteriorated and baffles noisey
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
exhaust outer skin corroding
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
back box deteriorated
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (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)
rear tyres wearing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres wearing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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LF05 XGW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 LF05 XGW, 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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LF05 XGW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2005.
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