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LS55 NTT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,686 mi
Last recorded122,686 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 122,686 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 119,168 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 119,168 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 116,906 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2022 116,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2021 109,271 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 106,582 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 106,582 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 98,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 92,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,522 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 84,521 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,346 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 68,335 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,680 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,823 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 56,821 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,178 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,879 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,397 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 43,369 miles

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

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN NEAR TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD.

small amount of play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Feb 2009 30,051 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 30,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 NTT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NTT, 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 NTT registered?

LS55 NTT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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