MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Side repeater not working BOTH (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL FRONT AND REAR (4.4.3 (a))
LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a few (3.2 (a) (i))
long travel handbrake
Direction indicator slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a few (3.2 (a) (i))
long travel handbrake
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' lots of stone chips (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
under trays fitted
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
EML light on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front parking sensor missing and bumper damage
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear shockers very bouncy
o/s/f fog lamp broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steering / suspension has slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LX05 OCY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LX05 OCY, 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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LX05 OCY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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