MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears near fuel tank and rear ends (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears near fuel tank and rear ends (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens loose and cannot be adjusted ()
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light obscured (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded Near and offside heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and offside all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested large hole in back box (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Near and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush excessively soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view reflective material heavily deteriorated (3.3 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and offside SPEC. fitment (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens loose and cannot be adjusted ()
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light obscured (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded Near and offside heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and offside all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bushes, Near and Offside (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens loose ()
Offside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded Near and Offside (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bushes, Near and Offside (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens loose ()
Offside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded Near and Offside (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEAR AND OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus flexi damaged (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEAR AND OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside mirror taped up
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear lower (2.4.G.2)
under trays and covers fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle
Nearside mirror taped up
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
under trays and covers fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres low on sholders, nearside bauld on outer edge
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres low on sholders, nearside bauld on outer edge
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
air intake pipe fouling on engine cooling fan
slight damage to offside front wing/arch
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small cut n/s rear tyre wall
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
we advise that the tyre is replaced a.s.a.p
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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LM54 GWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LM54 GWA, 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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LM54 GWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2005.
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