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LC55 VEY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,387 mi
Last recorded101,387 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 VEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 101,387 miles

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

Oil leak gear box ()

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

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 100,185 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 97,635 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 97,635 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 95,635 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 90,238 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 90,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 79,245 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 67,932 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,746 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 45,708 miles

n/s/r tyre tread close to depth warning markers

o/s tail lamp back up lamp on, warning lamp on.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,056 miles

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

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

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 VEY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

LC55 VEY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is LC55 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 VEY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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