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555 LFX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,412 mi
Last recorded165,412 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 LFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 165,412 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 165,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 147,928 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 125,688 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 125,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 105,943 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 86,411 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 71,746 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 71,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 63,856 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cut but not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine light on but not effecting emissions

Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,810 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,431 miles

Offside Front wearing inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,044 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on inner wall splitting

Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,868 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,205 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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555 LFX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 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 555 LFX, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 555 LFX registered?

555 LFX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2011.

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