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LX55 OFW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,866 mi
Last recorded98,866 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 OFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2023 98,866 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2022 97,759 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 97,758 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2021 95,943 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 95,941 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 91,426 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,587 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner side wall

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

undertray/plastic covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2019 81,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner side wall

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

undertray/plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,277 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,130 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 72,455 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 70,104 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 66,918 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,580 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,846 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 45,430 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2010 45,430 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,072 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 35,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,050 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 OFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 OFW, 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 OFW registered?

LX55 OFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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