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LK55 OVX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,568 mi
Last recorded178,568 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 OVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 178,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 154,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2020 154,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 140,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face of disc worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met 17%, limit 16%

Fail 5 Dec 2018 140,310 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.61m-1, limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face of disc worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met 17%, limit 16%

Pass 27 Nov 2017 133,790 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 133,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 129,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 129,891 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Just acceptable (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake performance only just met 16%

Parking brake very noisy during test, requires investigation

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 110,867 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 105,316 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,400 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,518 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 72,456 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,663 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 62,663 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 54,598 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,728 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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LK55 OVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LK55 OVX, 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 LK55 OVX registered?

LK55 OVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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