MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside + lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Nearside + Offside / slight play in wheel
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides + offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
handbrake release lever comes out quite a way, it operates well though
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. near side odd (4.1.A.1a)
Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in n/s/rear tyre.
o/s/front tyre worn on edges.
upper & lower enginew covers fitted limited view of components.
wipers smsearing recomend attention.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
nail in n/s/rear tyre.
o/s/front tyre worn on edges.
upper & lower enginew covers fitted limited view of components.
wipers smsearing recomend attention.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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LT55 WNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 WNJ, 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 WNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2005.
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