MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wires out 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses slight tarnish (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated bald both edges,cords will soon be visible (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated balljoint,1st of 2,slightly displaced (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake noisy,advise further investgation
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted ()
Rear both tyres v low,down to aprox 2,5mm 245 40 17
emissions to clean to register on DSM
slight corrosion to offside front to rear brake pipe
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
emissions to clean to register on DSM
slight corrosion to offside front to rear brake pipe
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear slight corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear slight corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
front brake discs have slight judder
light output slightly reduced due to headlamp lens's tarnished
slight leak of exhaust gasses from flexy joint
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
front brake discs have slight judder
light output slightly reduced due to headlamp lens's tarnished
slight leak of exhaust gasses from flexy joint
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust flexi section deteriorated but not blowing
Exhaust system secure but hanger broken
Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
Exhaust front flexi has slight corrosion
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front tyres worn on outer edges advise tracking
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LR05 ZXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 ZXN, 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 ZXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2005.
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