MOT Status
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177,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Barely legal (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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 Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear ( rear section) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear ( rear section) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake pipe greased
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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LJ58 FJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 LJ58 FJZ, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LJ58 FJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2008.
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