MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage bush deteriorated
offside front fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre deteriorated, worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre deteriorated, worn close to legal tread depth limit and inner side wall badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre deteriorated, worn close to legal tread depth limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (e))
nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage bush deteriorated
offside front fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated
both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated
offside front fog lamp inoperative
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated
both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated
offside front fog lamp inoperative
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both (1.7.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both wishbone arm brush wearing front
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f tyre wearing outside.
n/s/f tyre wearing outside.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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LR05 TJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 LR05 TJX, 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 TJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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