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LS55 NTN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,086 mi
Last recorded138,086 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 NTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 138,086 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2020 138,086 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 135,827 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 135,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 132,787 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 131,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 124,630 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 124,630 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 116,887 miles

handbrake did not lock up the rear wheels

Fail 2 Sep 2016 116,887 miles

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

handbrake did not lock up the rear wheels

nail in nearside front tyre, tread is low on outer egde

nearside rear tyre tread is getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2015 113,928 miles

n/s/r hand brake low effort

o/s/f top rubber on link arm starting to split

Pass 1 Oct 2014 111,448 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 108,641 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 108,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 93,013 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 76,016 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 76,016 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,367 miles

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,955 miles

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

front tyres wearing uneven

service due shortly

Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,474 miles

All discs slightly scored on outer face

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 NTN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NTN, 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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LS55 NTN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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