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LS55 ZNX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,471 mi
Last recorded143,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 ZNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 143,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2020 143,436 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2019 138,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 138,841 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced ns and os front (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns and os front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns and os rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

gas pedal slow return to normal position

Pass 3 Jan 2019 121,149 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 121,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 102,312 miles

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

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2016 99,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.)(nearside front under tray broken & hanging down

engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.)(nearside front under tray broken & hanging down

offside front wiper lightly smearing across windscreen

Fail 20 Dec 2016 99,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.)(nearside front under tray broken & hanging down

engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.)(nearside front under tray broken & hanging down

offside front wiper lightly smearing across windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2015 88,497 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 84,251 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,565 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,823 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,325 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,179 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,352 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 39,351 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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 ZNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZNX, 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 ZNX registered?

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

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