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NG55 LNX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,503 mi
Last recorded182,503 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 LNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 182,503 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 182,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn metal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 177,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 173,082 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 173,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear susp arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear end dry

Pass 11 Oct 2020 168,498 miles

surface rust under the vehicle on some brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Pass 11 Oct 2019 158,278 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 158,278 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 145,065 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 131,947 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 131,947 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 121,457 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light cracked

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 121,457 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light cracked

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 114,822 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 109,021 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 103,228 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 103,195 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 97,377 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 86,239 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,524 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,726 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 53,484 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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NG55 LNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NG55 LNX, 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 NG55 LNX registered?

NG55 LNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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