MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,221 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective doesn't clear the windscreen effectively. (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror reflective material darkened affecting view to the rear.
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective doesn't clear the windscreen effectively. (3.4 (b) (i))
All suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Under trays, engine and suspension arm covers fitted obscuring the testers view
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)
All suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear
Both front tyres worn smooth on the outer edges
Both rear tyres worn on the outer edges
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and has outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.75mm (4.1.E.1)
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Slight damage to the outer sidewall of the N/S/R tyre. Small hole in the outer tread
Under trays, engine and suspension arm covers fitted obscuring the testers view
All suspension bushes showing signs of age
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' (2.4.G.2)
Slight lift in the rear shock absorbers
Under trays fitted
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Incorrect pattern (1.8.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All suspension bushes showing signs of age
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc lipped & worn
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn & corroded
Slight lift in the rear shock absorbers
Under trays fitted
Front brake disc lipped and worn.
Front disc pads worn.
N/S/R brake disc outer face scored.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Plastic outer sill covers fitted.
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front brake disc lipped and worn.
Front disc pads worn.
N/S/R brake disc outer face scored.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Plastic outer sill covers fitted.
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc lipped & disc pads worn
Front brake disc lipped & disc pads worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine light on dash
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nearside rear tyre rim protector is partially torn
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise that rear tyre getting close to spec
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LL05 LBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 LL05 LBJ, 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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LL05 LBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2005.
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