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LR55 TXN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,208 mi
Last recorded121,208 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 TXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 121,208 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 113,347 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 110,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 103,539 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 103,531 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 96,875 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,628 miles

osf road spring is very rusty !

Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,998 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 80,729 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,064 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,669 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,683 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 47,863 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,056 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 23,056 miles

Nearside Front 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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LR55 TXN 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 87.5%.

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 TXN, 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 TXN registered?

LR55 TXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is LR55 TXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 TXN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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