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LX55 OEY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,689 mi
Last recorded180,689 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 OEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 180,689 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 180,689 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 177,055 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 171,907 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 171,907 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 167,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 167,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 162,371 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 162,371 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 154,563 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 147,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2016 147,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 142,382 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 142,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16V (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 11,059 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 132,894 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 1 Nov 2012 126,022 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 113,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 113,468 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 103,462 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 90,986 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,398 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 OEY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LX55 OEY, 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 OEY registered?

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

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