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LD55 VPF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,827 mi
Last recorded96,827 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 96,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,292 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 79,793 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 79,479 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,233 miles

engine light on

Pass 14 Aug 2017 69,976 miles

engine light on.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 69,976 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,669 miles

engine light on.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,424 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,176 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,164 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,872 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,504 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,782 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 17,178 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 VPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VPF, 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 VPF registered?

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

Is LD55 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 VPF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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