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LK55 OXS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,795 mi
Last recorded109,795 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 OXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 109,795 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 109,795 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 106,158 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 106,158 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 104,096 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 100,229 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 96,889 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 92,359 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,268 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 86,268 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2015 76,926 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 76,926 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,676 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 65,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,163 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,949 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,967 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,621 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,480 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 OXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK55 OXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK55 OXS?

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What year was LK55 OXS registered?

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

Is LK55 OXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK55 OXS shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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