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LD55 VPU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,406 mi
Last recorded113,406 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 113,406 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

EXHAUST MOUNTS RUSTY

Pass 26 Sep 2018 97,332 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 91,358 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,066 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,043 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 77,987 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on egdes

Pass 16 Feb 2013 68,044 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 59,460 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,460 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 49,931 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 49,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,698 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,682 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 VPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

LD55 VPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LD55 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 VPU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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