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LS55WLU
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
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- Registration LS55WLU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
23 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 173,525 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- both offside wheel rims have weld repairs
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower light lens damaged
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front bumper damaged
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 164,958 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 164,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,934 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022 7 Jun 202611 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 158,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 153,528 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2021 7 Jun 20261 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,401 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Rear rear silencer box rusted but not blowing
- Front tyre wear on edges advise tracking check
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyre wear on edges advise tracking check
- Rear rear silencer box rusted but not blowing
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,454 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- 225/45r1794y extra load
- damage to o/s front bumper
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outside
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inside
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bold on outside and worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,316 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
10 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 122,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
11 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,541 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- damage to front bumper
- Nearside Rear wheel rim repair to alloy
11 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall wear 2mm (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear wheel rim repair to alloy
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- damage to front bumper
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
6 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,465 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
6 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,465 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,416 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
28 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,495 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2014 7 Jun 202627 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,303 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2013 7 Jun 202616 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,004 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,272 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
21 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
30 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,390 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
24 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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LS55WLU was registered on 2005-12-09
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