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LR55 JNX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,486 mi
Last recorded122,486 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 JNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 122,486 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

note brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 18 May 2020 117,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener on interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff to open door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from welded joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2020 117,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener on interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff to open door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from welded joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 110,512 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

hand brake effort 16%

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 May 2018 102,838 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake effort low 17%

Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,155 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 92,006 miles

front exhaust mount broken

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 May 2015 86,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn low

Pass 30 May 2014 77,845 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 77,845 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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 72,028 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,866 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 66,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 59,981 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,869 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,675 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 43,675 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,357 miles

plastic sills fitted

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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LR55 JNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 LR55 JNX, 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

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What year was LR55 JNX registered?

LR55 JNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is LR55 JNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 JNX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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