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LS55 JXN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,255 mi
Last recorded116,255 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 JXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 116,255 miles

Oil leak ()

both headlamps deteriorated slightly affecting beam image

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 20 Dec 2017 116,110 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both headlamps deteriorated slightly affecting beam image

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 21 Dec 2016 103,839 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 103,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm, heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 91,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Front Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 91,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Front Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 83,963 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 78,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Fail 28 Nov 2013 78,374 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Fail 14 Aug 2013 76,712 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres near wear indicators

covers over door sill

Fail 29 Nov 2012 70,663 miles

front discs worn and lipped.

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,663 miles

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

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

front discs worn and lipped.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,956 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 44,913 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 44,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 34,425 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,158 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 JXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 JXN, 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 JXN registered?

LS55 JXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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