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LD55 LLF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,639 mi
Last recorded136,639 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 LLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 136,639 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover fit

Fail 18 Jun 2024 136,639 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover fit

Pass 26 Nov 2022 135,238 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 133,473 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 133,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 124,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 114,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 102,870 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 102,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 91,249 miles

covers & shields fitted obstructing view of components

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 82,221 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 82,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 71,875 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 71,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 61,906 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning light on

Pass 3 May 2013 55,246 miles

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

engine warning light on

o/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 3 May 2013 55,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine warning light on

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 11 May 2012 48,022 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 39,757 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 30,442 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 23,474 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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LD55 LLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LLF, 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 LLF registered?

LD55 LLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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