MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x metal brake pipes disappear over petrol tank. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits suspect due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak split/crack at rear of centre box. (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust system insecure centre hanger adrift (requires welding) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boots split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint has excessive free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive free play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn lower bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded excessive corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded excessive corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn free play and large amounts of red rust coming out from bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge.
o/s/r road wheel different to the other 3 advise re-fitting the original aluminium wheel.
plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.
poor acceleration/engine lacks power ?
rear wheel arches signs of corrosion.
slight free play n/s/r lower arm (outer bush same one that's failed on the o/s)
unable to check lower coils on rear springs advise removal of rear wheels to do so.
visit workshop light on dash (advise further investigation)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported MIDDLE AND REAR SUPPORTS NOT ATTACHED (7.1.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM OF TWO , PLUS BALL JOINT HAS EXCESS PLAY (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit lo on edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Center exhaust corroded
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Center exhaust corroded
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sills covered
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sills covered
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread
rear exhaust mounting broken but still secure
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside undertrays fitted
rear exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
centre exhaust mounting broken
centre nearside and offside undertrays fitted
nearside and offside outer sills covered
offside front tyre slight wear outer edge of tread
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
trims and covers covering testable items
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
trims and covers covering testable items
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres seperating
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LT04 RAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 LT04 RAX, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LT04 RAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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