MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear various suspension components corroding
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear various suspension components corroding
rear coil spring corroded
rear sub-frame corroded
rear susp. arms corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
rear coil spring corroded
rear sub-frame corroded
rear susp. arms corroded
Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine light on
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight play in the offside front inner track arm ball joint
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight play in the offside front inner track arm ball joint
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine management light illuminated.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Recommend check/adjust tracking.
Recommend service.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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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LT05 WUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 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 LT05 WUE, 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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LT05 WUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.
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