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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake performance at 18% (R.b.test)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake performance at 18% (R.b.test)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
engine cover & under tray fitted.
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
engine cover & under tray fitted.
engine cover & under cover fitted. wet test.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine cover & under cover fitted. wet test.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion to rear coil springs
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lateral (3.6.B.2c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise strong handbrake only just met performance requirements
corrosion to rear coil springs
front brake discs badly worn
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine cover & under tray fitted
front brake discs appear worn
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
pads
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play nearside front wheel bearing
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SC57 LWZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 SC57 LWZ, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SC57 LWZ registered?
SC57 LWZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2007.
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