MOT Status
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151,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pad warning light on
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake pad warning lamp is on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake pad wear lamp on
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
oil level top of dipstick damaged / broken
undertray fitted
Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
oil level top of dipstick damaged / broken
undertray fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint facing downwards type (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes have slight tight spots when rotating by hand (1.2.1 (f))
oil level low
oil level top of dipstick damaged / broken
rear brakes are noisy when footbrake pressed in brake rollers
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Boot lid can not be opened from outside
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre vary low on edges
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Nearside Front tyre's inner edge wear
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nearside front lower rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
advise nearside front tyre bald on edges.
advise offside front tyre bald on inner edge.
advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.
advise nearside rear tyre worn low in centre of tread.
advise offside front tyre cut in outer wall.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LY57 HTL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 LY57 HTL, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LY57 HTL registered?
LY57 HTL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2008.
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