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LD55 BDZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,989 mi
Last recorded137,989 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 BDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 137,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outter (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 137,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outter (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 137,798 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 137,798 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 121,799 miles

Park brake release handle sticks intermittantly.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 121,779 miles

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

Park brake release handle sticks intermittantly.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 103,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Poor beam pattern on O/S headlamp.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 103,250 miles

Poor beam pattern on O/S headlamp.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,342 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,188 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,226 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,811 miles

front tyre treads wearing at edges

n/s inner washer jet not working

Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,708 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 32,493 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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LD55 BDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LD55 BDZ, 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 LD55 BDZ registered?

LD55 BDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is LD55 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 BDZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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