MOT Status
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Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidation of both front headlamps-o/s/f and the n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre on the outer central 3/4-Michelin tyre-225/50/R16 ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened o/s/r and the n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidation of both front headlamps-o/s/f and the n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre on the outer central 3/4-Michelin tyre-225/50/R16 ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front bumper loose
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fog lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Electrical wire rubbing on wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front bumper loose
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front lens broken
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front lens broken
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper loose.
Offside Front Fog not working.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper loose.
Offside Front Fog not working.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has few cuts. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s front & rear tyre sidewalls damaged
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
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LR55 YTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YTC, 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 YTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2005.
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