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LN54 XKE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,130 mi
Last recorded99,130 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 XKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 99,130 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 92,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,813 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 83,874 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,794 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 72,810 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 72,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,478 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 58,251 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S & N/S/Front tyres VERY close to legal limit 225/45/17

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,553 miles

N/S/R Tyre very close to limit 1.7mm when legal limit 1.6mm 245/40/17

O/S/F tyre worn seriously on outer edge also has deep cut in side wall but not to cord 245/40/17

O/S/R Tyre close to legal limit 1.7mm when legal limit is 1.6mm 245/40/17

Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,372 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 43,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,031 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 37,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,432 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,980 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 20,804 miles

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

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

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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LN54 XKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LN54 XKE, 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 LN54 XKE registered?

LN54 XKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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