MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust flexible section is deteriorated
Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Mirror glass is deteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust flexible section is deteriorated
Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Mirror glass is deteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
EML Lamp illuminated - pre 2008
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is slightly worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Door mirror glass is deteriorated
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is slightly worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror glass slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust system is deteriorated / corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust system is deteriorated / corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front bumper damaged on offside
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears and have several cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front bumper damaged on offside
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears and have several cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front and Rear brake pads wearing thin
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front and Rear brake pads wearing thin
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring.
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front joint. (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play Rear joint. (2.2.B.1f)
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring.
Engine cover and under tray fitted.
Damage to front bumper and Offside fog lamp
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside front tyre has sidewall damaged no cords showing.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside front tyre has sidewall damaged no cords showing.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
large engine cover fitted . large under body covers covering testable items
o/s rear tyre getting low
underside and sills inspected best as possible due to under trays
underside checked best as possible due to covered with undertray and sills
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LJ55 NZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 LJ55 NZE, 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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LJ55 NZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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