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LD55 LKC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,113 mi
Last recorded101,113 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 LKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 101,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 98,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 96,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 94,378 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 94,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 87,549 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 87,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,520 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,858 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,505 miles

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,428 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,667 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,218 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,278 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,716 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 25,715 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,603 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,965 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front no.plate cracked

near side front tyre outer tread edge wear & some wall/tread damage

near side rear tyre near 1.6m & nailed

off side front tyre outer side wall damage & cut in tread

Fail 10 Sep 2008 15,965 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front no.plate cracked

near side front tyre outer tread edge wear & some wall/tread damage

near side rear tyre near 1.6m & nailed

off side front tyre outer side wall damage & cut in tread

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 LKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LD55 LKC, 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 LKC registered?

LD55 LKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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