MOT Status
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179,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs All Round Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs All Round Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Foog lamp insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on the rear suspension components
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
Headlamp aim too low Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Boot area, which includes the boot floor, is part of the Mot inspection, please ensure the boot is EMPTY for future tests.
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
please ensure face coverings are removed from their current location,
vehicle needs to be presented in a clean and tidy condition so that testable items can be checked
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Boot area, which includes the boot floor, is part of the Mot inspection, please ensure the boot is EMPTY for future tests.
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
please ensure face coverings are removed from their current location,
vehicle needs to be presented in a clean and tidy condition so that testable items can be checked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
for future tests also,please ensure the boot area is empty so that testable items such as the boot floor can be checked quickly and concisely
please ensure for future tests, that the vehicle should be in a clean tidy condition. so that testable items such as seats and seat belts can be checked quickly and concisely
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
Boot area is part of the Mot,please ensure it is empty for future tests
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
significant wear to both front tyres on the inside edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17W (4.1.E.1)
Boot area is part of the Mot,please ensure it is empty for future tests
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
significant wear to both front tyres on the inside edge
not all testable items could be inspected due to the engine engine covers fitted
not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
some distortion ,front brake discs
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre worn outside edge
offside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
offside front tyre worn on outside edge
nearside front tyre worn outside edge
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE55 LXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 DE55 LXN, 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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What year was DE55 LXN registered?
DE55 LXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2005.
Is DE55 LXN safe to buy?
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