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LS55 CTX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,494 mi
Last recorded137,494 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 CTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 137,494 miles

General rear axle corrosion

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Underside covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 135,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 May 2018 121,198 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 May 2018 120,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working led (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 May 2017 108,171 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear inside cups (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 May 2017 107,771 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear inside cups (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 99,050 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,578 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,676 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 79,675 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2013 69,359 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 55,123 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 42,915 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 30,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 6 May 2010 30,465 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,897 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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LS55 CTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LS55 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

LS55 CTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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