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DE55 LXM

2006 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,876 mi
Last recorded192,876 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C 32089,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 LXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 192,876 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 192,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 183,666 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 165,198 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 165,198 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 143,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 117,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 117,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 95,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2010 78,385 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,442 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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DE55 LXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 89,769 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE55 LXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE55 LXM registered?

DE55 LXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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