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LA55 WZG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,341 mi
Last recorded82,341 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 WZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 82,341 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 76,320 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 67,057 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 67,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 60,497 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 46,566 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 34,148 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 34,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 27,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 16,464 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 16,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 15,310 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 15,310 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 14,185 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 13,199 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,812 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2011 10,270 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 10,270 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 8,842 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 7,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 5,407 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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LA55 WZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LA55 WZG, 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 LA55 WZG registered?

LA55 WZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is LA55 WZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 WZG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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