MOT Status
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148,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion underside of vehicle including suspension items
Nearside Front Fog light not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH INNER AND OUTER EDGES CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH INNER AND OUTER EDGES CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle displaying false messages about bulbs not working
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Corrosion underside of vehicle including suspension items
Nearside Front Fog light not working
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH INNER AND OUTER EDGES CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH INNER AND OUTER EDGES CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle displaying false messages about bulbs not working
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources intermittent (4.7.1 (b) (i))
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE JOIN TO FLEXI DAMP!!!
Offside Front brake pipe corroding
corrosion to rear sub-frame & suspension components corroding
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources intermittent (4.7.1 (b) (i))
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE JOIN TO FLEXI DAMP!!!
Offside Front brake pipe corroding
corrosion to rear sub-frame & suspension components corroding
BOTH headlight lenses deteriorating
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources sometimes flashing!!! (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm, rear mount joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
corrosion taking place to underside rear to most metals inc sub-frame & suspension arms
item on screen but not affecting drivers view
rear brake discs corroding at edges
small stone chips in windscreen
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.9 + 5 (0.14) (8.2.2.2 (a))
BOTH headlight lenses deteriorating
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources sometimes flashing!!! (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm, rear mount joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
corrosion taking place to underside rear to most metals inc sub-frame & suspension arms
item on screen but not affecting drivers view
rear brake discs corroding at edges
small stone chips in windscreen
BOTH front headlight lenses deteriorating
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW
front brake discs corroded at edges
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
front number plate fading
stone chips in windscreen
BOTH front tyres wearing at outer edges
front number plate fading
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe leaking!! (above sub-frame) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
BOTH front tyres wearing at outer edges
OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING CLOSE TO EXCESS
front number plate fading
stone chips in windscreen
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front and rear tyres different sizes 205/55/16 front 225/50/16 rear
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake pipes corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake pipes corroded
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front wipers smearing
general under - body corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
front wipers smearing
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front tyres worn on inner edges
Both front cross strut bush's worn and starting to unbond
Both front torque arm bush's worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
1) tyres 205 55 1666 fronts 225 50 16 rears 2) n/s rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM55 FUT 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 FUT, 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 FUT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.
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