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LS55SHZ
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration LS55SHZ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
19 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 125,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,447 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,513 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 120,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,503 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,503 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
5 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
27 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,341 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2019 8 Jun 20266 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,352 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2018 8 Jun 20263 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 95,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
8 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,059 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre cracking in side wall
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
25 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,768 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016 8 Jun 202623 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
26 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,968 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,167 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2014 8 Jun 202621 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,949 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2013 8 Jun 202625 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,474 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2012 8 Jun 202625 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
22 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,392 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2011 8 Jun 202619 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,430 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS55SHZ was registered on 2005-12-29
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