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LS55 SKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,222 mi
Last recorded139,222 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 139,222 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 131,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks along hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks along hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Behind back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 131,282 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks along hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks along hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Behind back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 131,282 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 122,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 122,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 114,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 108,839 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 106,030 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 100,619 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 94,305 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,326 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 85,074 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,753 miles

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 8 Dec 2015 80,753 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,902 miles

rear pads very much on limit

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,074 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 64,047 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 35,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre soft

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,059 miles

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)

child seat fitted nsr

Pass 1 Dec 2010 39,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped.

Fail 26 Nov 2009 32,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 SKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?

LS55 SKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2005.

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