MOT Status
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208,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at fixings (0.1 (b))
brake servo vacuum build up slow
general corrosion to underside components
n/s/r wheel arch corroded.
oil leak
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at fixings (0.1 (b))
brake servo vacuum build up slow
general corrosion to underside components
n/s/r wheel arch corroded.
oil leak
Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at fixings (0.1 (b))
brake servo operation: vacuum build up slow. Passed and advised
corrosion to some underbody components / panels
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear at various places (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear park brake lazy
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
brake servo operation: vacuum build up slow. Passed and advised
corrosion to some underbody components and panels
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear at various places (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear park brake lazy
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
brake servo operation: vacuum build up slow. Passed and advised
corrosion to some underbody components and panels
Exhaust Flexi Pipe Torn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Flexi Pipe Torn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
slight wear in O/S/F track rod end.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
emissions did not provide read out
engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel arm, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Center brake lamp not working.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LT55 VSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 LT55 VSJ, 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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LT55 VSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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