MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pipes ferrules corroded
rear tyres worn smooth on edges
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
brake pipes ferrules corroded
rear tyres worn smooth on edges
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Braking system leaking around flexy pipe area (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front under wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged driven flat
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Statutory seat belt missing centre stalk (5.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front under wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged driven flat
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s steering rack boot twisted
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
unable to carry out full underside inspection due to plastic covers
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both back to front brak pipes unable to carry out full under body inspection due to plastic covers
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both back to front brak pipes unable to carry out full under body inspection due to plastic covers
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
unable to inspect under body fully due to plastic covers
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LG05 FOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 LG05 FOH, 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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LG05 FOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2005.
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