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LN55 OXR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,522 mi
Last recorded115,522 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 OXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 115,522 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 115,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 106,624 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 106,624 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 106,511 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 88,747 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 88,747 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,863 miles

SRS warning light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,170 miles

Low emitter

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,289 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,275 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 39,273 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,942 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 24,942 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 10,102 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 10,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LN55 OXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LN55 OXR, 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 LN55 OXR registered?

LN55 OXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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