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LX55 OEA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,037 mi
Last recorded99,037 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 OEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2019 99,037 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking filter/pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body damage

front seat belt slow returning

Fail 2 Oct 2019 99,019 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 92,465 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 92,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (border line) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also has a nail in outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,941 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 82,411 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Pass 27 Oct 2015 76,870 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 76,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,532 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,268 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,273 miles

both rear tyres getting low

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall (no canvass visible).

front brake pads getting low

Fail 21 Mar 2012 50,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres getting low

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall (no canvass visible).

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,561 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 41,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 41,054 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Oct 2008 17,058 miles

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 OEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX55 OEA, 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 OEA registered?

LX55 OEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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