MOT Status
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146,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays / engine cover fitted obscuring some under view
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays / engine cover fitted obscuring some under view
Front Lower under the tray fitted
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
unable to tilt foward osf seat
unable to tilt foward osf seat
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs becomming worn
o/s/r tyre becomming low
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LR55 WPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 LR55 WPW, 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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LR55 WPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2005.
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