MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,598 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chips (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust silencer bracket broken
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine covers & under trays fitted
exhaust mounting broken but system still supported
engine covers & under trays fitted
rear exhaust mounting broken but system still supported
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
engine covers & under trays fitted
rear exhaust mounting broken but system still supported
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine management light on
front brake discs worn and rusty
front tyres wearing on edges
noise on rear suspension
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LM55 LYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 LM55 LYJ, 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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What year was LM55 LYJ registered?
LM55 LYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.
Is LM55 LYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for LM55 LYJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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