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D20 LLE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,073 mi
Last recorded156,073 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 LLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 156,073 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 16,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 16,456 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 125,258 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2012 125,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 107,658 miles

advice wheel tracking be carried out!!!!

Pass 28 May 2010 98,897 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 90,273 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 90,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,516 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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D20 LLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D20 LLE, 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 D20 LLE registered?

D20 LLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is D20 LLE safe to buy?

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