MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,793 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox And Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox And Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre Bold On Outer Edge
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front 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 Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% also lenses damage (1.2.1b)
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Oil leak and rear axle ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Outer vehicle lower skirt insecure
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle under tray fitted
Central Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.2.1d)
Front Oil leak ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Outer spoiler insecure
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wiper blade slightly damage
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Central Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.2.1d)
Front Oil leak ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Outer spoiler insecure
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wiper blade slightly damage
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust centre hanger is missing, but system is still secure.
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Exhaust centre hanger is missing, but system is still secure.
Offside Front tyre has a deep cut in inner sidewall, no cords visible.
Advise various bodywork damage,N/S/F JACKING POINT MISSING DAMAGED.
Exhaust mount adrift/broken system still supported.
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front washer jets partial blockage.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside front tyre wearing on edges.
Oil leak
Parking brake pedal rubber missing.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear diff/axle leaking oil.
Service brake pedal rubber starting to split.
Third brake lamp lense damaged.
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Advise various bodywork damage,N/S/F JACKING POINT MISSING DAMAGED.
Exhaust mount adrift/broken system still supported.
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front washer jets partial blockage.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside front tyre wearing on edges.
Oil leak
Parking brake pedal rubber missing.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear diff/axle leaking oil.
Service brake pedal rubber starting to split.
Third brake lamp lense damaged.
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LS55 RPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 RPO, 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 RPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.
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