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LX55 FXM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,225 mi
Last recorded136,225 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 FXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 136,225 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tread

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

both headlamp reflective surfaces deteriorated - beam pattern still visible at present

Fail 9 Sep 2020 136,215 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

BOTH front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tread

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

both headlamp reflective surfaces deteriorated - beam pattern still visible at present

Pass 23 Sep 2019 128,707 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 128,220 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

park brake warning light stays on lever not returning fully

Pass 13 Aug 2018 116,775 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured apart from side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 106,163 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 106,157 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front bottem ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,829 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 88,851 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 88,784 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 77,113 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,772 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,419 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 37,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,714 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,694 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,074 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 36,074 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,406 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade

slight knock in steering

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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LX55 FXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LX55 FXM, 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 LX55 FXM registered?

LX55 FXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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