MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded front & rear coil spring's corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reversing light n/w
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light n/w (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension arm's corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre's on 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front under tray fitted
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front under tray fitted
Offside Front tyre outer tread worn on edge and cracking around side tread
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn
Engine management light on at time of test
Exhaust center section mounting barcket missing
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn
Engine management light on at time of test
Exhaust center section mounting barcket missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust bracket broken
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LS55 RTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RTX, 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 RTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.
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