MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (mirror) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has bulge in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres on limit, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system leaking from flexible joint & rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
driver information advising ESP fault but dashboard warning lamp not illuminated
Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen excessively damaged (cracked) within swept area (3.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake pedal/lever has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside front inner brake pad worn below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working driver information advising ESP fault but dashboard warning lamp not illuminated (7.12 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has minor leak at front flexible joint and at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside front shock absorbers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside front tyres on limit, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated
unable to check rear seatbelts due load in vehicle
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate starting to delamenate
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate starting to delamenate
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LT55 WPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LT55 WPJ, 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 WPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2005.
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