MOT Status
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154,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
underrtrays fitted
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
underrtrays fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Underside covers fitted
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm and sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (e))
Underside covers fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
VEHICLE HAS UNDERTRAY FITTED
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Vehicle has a full length undertray
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake wear indicator warning lamp on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside and Offside front tyres worn heavly on inside edges no cords or ply showing at the moment
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
off side main beam bulb incorrectly fitted. PRS
off side main beam bulb incorrectly fitted. PRS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM08 SCX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 LM08 SCX, 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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LM08 SCX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2008.
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