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LS55 SDX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,202 mi
Last recorded84,202 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 84,202 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 79,531 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 79,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 75,066 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 71,622 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 65,734 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 65,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 60,529 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 53,989 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 46,450 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 40,028 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 34,051 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,858 miles

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

slight imbalance rear brakes.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 25,447 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 20,232 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 20,229 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 15,600 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 12,139 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 SDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

LS55 SDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LS55 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 SDX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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