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LS55 XLG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,145 mi
Last recorded205,145 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 205,145 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 189,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure N/S + O/S FRONT LOWER ARCHES (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 189,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TIE BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen POOR BEAM IMAGE (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure N/S + O/S FRONT LOWER ARCHES (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 112,419 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 112,419 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,293 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 104,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 104,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at flexi pipe ends (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 96,430 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 96,429 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 81,132 miles

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

Rear registration plate slightly faded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 75,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,371 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 70,032 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 65,636 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,496 miles

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 6 Dec 2008 44,646 miles

Nearside 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 XLG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

LS55 XLG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LS55 XLG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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