MOT Status
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139,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise poor washers head lights glass needs cleaning car coverd in mud
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
advise poor washers head lights glass needs cleaning car coverd in mud
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyers on limet advise rims marked rec replace (5.2.3 (e))
advise reae pads low rec pant rear end sub frame
advise slight play in all lower ball joint s x4 rec replace
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rec replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
advise rear padss low
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rec replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
advise rear padss low
under tray fitted
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear wing (3.3 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
under tray fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ( Rearmost arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( Drop link ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ( drop link ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Outer Front Lower 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 Outer 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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LS05 VKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 VKK, 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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What year was LS05 VKK registered?
LS05 VKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2005.
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