MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure
Both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges.
Centre exhaust clamp broken away, attention soon. System still supported ok.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Wiper blades wearing.
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges.
Centre exhaust clamp broken away, attention soon. System still supported ok.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Wiper blades wearing.
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (2.4.G.1)
Engine cover + undertrays fitted at time of test
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Barrel bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (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)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
small splits in both front tyres inner side walls (no cords exposed)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
small splits in both front tyres inner side walls (no cords exposed)
both front inner lower arm bushes advance unbonding needs attention
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front inner lower arm bushes advance unbonding needs attention
n/s/r parking brake effort on limit at time of test only needs attention asap
o/s/r tyre very close to limit on inner edge needs attention
unable to check under side of car and somo suspension due to plastic coverings
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
unable to check under side of car and somo suspension due to plastic coverings
rear brake pads an their stops/very low
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
adv::: o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS55 ZNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.
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