MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/r parking brake efficiency down on effort but met requirement
Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/r parking brake efficiency down on effort but met requirement
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S Rear D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
exhaust mounting corrodid
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
under tray fitted
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)
both front tyres worn on edges slightly.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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LT05 SJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 LT05 SJY, 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 LT05 SJY registered?
LT05 SJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.
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