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LR55 TXA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,468 mi
Last recorded137,468 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 137,468 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 137,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 127,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 116,419 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 106,024 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 93,565 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 83,119 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 83,114 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 75,441 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 62,087 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Dec 2011 50,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

both side front tyre wearing on outeredge

Pass 31 Dec 2011 50,996 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)

both side front tyre wearing on outeredge

Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,551 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 28,151 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 20,423 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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LR55 TXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LR55 TXA, 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 LR55 TXA registered?

LR55 TXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is LR55 TXA safe to buy?

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