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LD55 LMX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,649 mi
Last recorded104,649 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 LMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2021 104,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No visible beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No visible beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have become worn on the outer edges

Brake warning lamp on dash indicating a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust mount broken but exhaust is not insecure or likely to become dethatched

Nearside Rear Inner road wheel has substantial corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner road wheel has substantial corrosion

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 103,467 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres are very worn on outer edges

rear anti rollbar mounts have slight movement

Pass 5 Aug 2019 91,294 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,795 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 86,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45zr17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40zr17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,756 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 66,050 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,238 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,255 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 3 May 2012 36,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 50,540 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 30,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,830 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 19,720 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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LD55 LMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LD55 LMX, 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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LD55 LMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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