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LS55 OEJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,704 mi
Last recorded130,704 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 130,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 126,650 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 120,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 120,494 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Mar 2021 112,565 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 112,252 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS + OS rearmost arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS + OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 104,628 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 104,623 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 101,347 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported offside rear to nearside rear,whole pipe not routed correctly either (border line fail) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective can only just get a beam setting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective can only just get a beam setting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 95,485 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake effort weaker than Offside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust hanger detached

Fail 15 Dec 2017 95,485 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust hanger detached

Pass 15 Dec 2016 90,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust hanger detached

Fail 14 Dec 2016 90,068 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust hanger detached

Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,368 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 79,176 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing more heavily on shoulders.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 79,176 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing more heavily on shoulders.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,792 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 68,516 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 68,516 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 62,621 miles

front brake discs lipped

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 13 Dec 2010 53,863 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 46,389 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 39,196 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 39,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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 OEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OEJ, 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 OEJ registered?

LS55 OEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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