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LS55 CNO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

224,838 mi
Last recorded224,838 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 CNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 224,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 220,763 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 220,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside an offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 201,850 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 181,867 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Offside Front (4.1.D.1e)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front (3.5.1n)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 181,848 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside Front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Offside Front (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged Offside Front (4.1.D.1e)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 164,245 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 164,244 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 136,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 125,570 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 110,961 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 97,763 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 97,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 85,865 miles

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

front/rear left/right under tray

Pass 7 Jan 2010 85,865 miles

front/rear left/right under tray

Pass 12 Dec 2008 73,204 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front wheel arch cover damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2008 71,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wheel arch cover damaged

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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LS55 CNO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LS55 CNO, 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 LS55 CNO registered?

LS55 CNO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2005.

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