MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear hand brake shoes noisy
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre damaged on outer wall
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front brake pads low
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure fog lamp missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure do not drive dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both rear hand brake shoes noisy
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre damaged on outer wall
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front brake pads low
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm
Oil leak ()
front pads 5mm
nearside front fog light inop
nearside rear number plate bulb holder insecure but still illuminating number plate
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm, (steel arm) (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm, (steel arm) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm
Oil leak ()
front pads 5mm
nearside front fog light inop
nearside rear number plate bulb holder insecure but still illuminating number plate
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
nearside front bumper damaged washer warning wire damaged
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
nearside front bumper damaged washer warning wire damaged
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre slightly blebed
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LS55 FFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 LS55 FFB, 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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LS55 FFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2005.
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