MOT Status
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207,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b below dash (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush mounting bracket loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b below dash (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front beam patterns weak but visible
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very low edges inner and outer missing trad pattern (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front beam patterns weak but visible
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underside rear well undersealed
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underside rear well undersealed
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Cast Iron {Arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S/F and O/S/F strut top mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advise both front anti roll bar D bush worn
Advise both front strut top mount bearings noisey
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advise both rear tyres getting low on tread
Advise n/s/f and o/s/f bottom arm inner bush worn
Advise rear pads getting low
Advise both rear tyres getting low
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
edge wear on front tyres
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM55 FSJ 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 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 LM55 FSJ, 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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LM55 FSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.
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