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LC55 NLG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,206 mi
Last recorded92,206 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 NLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 92,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,591 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 76,643 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 65,756 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,806 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 56,946 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 56,946 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 47,790 miles

EML on

both front tyres perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,502 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 47,496 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,919 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 45,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,648 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,738 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 31,816 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 31,815 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,016 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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LC55 NLG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol 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 LC55 NLG, 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 LC55 NLG registered?

LC55 NLG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is LC55 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 NLG 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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