MOT Status
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276,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & both sides by rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front fog lamp not working and lens broken
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
undertrays fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & both sides by rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front fog lamp not working and lens broken
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
undertrays fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides by rear axle subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner unable to fully inspect due to caliper construction
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)
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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cannot see rear brake pads to inspect
Nearside Front bumper has slight damage
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link has slight play (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear number plate light came on when tapped
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steel brake pipes across rear axle are slightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
cannot see rear brake pads assume OK
o/s/f headlight pattern is slightly poor
cannot see rear brake pads assume OK
o/s/f headlight pattern is slightly poor
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs worn
rear road srings corroded
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LS05 KGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 LS05 KGZ, 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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LS05 KGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2005.
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