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AK55 LAL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,919 mi
Last recorded129,919 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 129,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 107,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED ABOVE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 107,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED ABOVE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 105,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 104,305 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,987 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2015 98,964 miles

hard to fully inspect rear coil springs

hard to inspect rear brake pads

protection covers fitted underneath vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2015 98,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s & o/s (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

hard to fully inspect rear coil springs

hard to inspect rear brake pads

protection covers fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,580 miles

hard to inspect rear brake pads

hard to inspect rear coil springs

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly torn

protection covers fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,406 miles

hard to inspect rear brake pads

hard to inspect rear coil springs

protection covers fitted front to rear

Fail 11 Nov 2013 92,405 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

hard to inspect rear brake pads

hard to inspect rear coil springs

protection covers fitted front to rear

Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,977 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 86,977 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/f wing mirror casing insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,752 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,896 miles

nearside rear brake disc pitted on inner surface

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2009 70,020 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 60,701 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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AK55 LAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK55 LAL, 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 AK55 LAL registered?

AK55 LAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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The MOT history for AK55 LAL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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