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LD55 LLK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,519 mi
Last recorded110,519 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 110,519 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 76,102 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,721 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 71,721 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 66,327 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,440 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,814 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,052 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 51,893 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre side walls poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

damage to nearside front rear outer sidewall

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall,close to excessive

Fail 15 Sep 2012 45,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to nearside front rear outer sidewall

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall,close to excessive

Pass 1 Oct 2011 41,564 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 1 Oct 2011 41,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,040 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 32,456 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,124 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 LLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LLK, 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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LD55 LLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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