MOT Status
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153,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges [bald] (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
coverts fitted over engine /under body /outer sills
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front splash guard slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front splash guard slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just above minimum requirement
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY
both rear tyre valves perished
both rear tyres 3mm
nearside front tyre 3mm
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both rear tyre valves perished
both rear tyres 3mm
nearside front tyre 3mm
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front inner brake reaction bushes slightly weak
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front inner brake reaction bushes slightly weak
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)
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LS55 XKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 XKL, 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 XKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2005.
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