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155,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyre having cut in inner sidewall showing cord (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective broken but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective broken but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and broken away (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and broken away (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Camber (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak Gearbox area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres wprn very low & front tyres worn on inner edges
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LR05 ECV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 LR05 ECV, 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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LR05 ECV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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