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LD55 VZM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,835 mi
Last recorded41,835 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 41,835 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 41,835 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 205,218 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 205,216 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing parking pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Central Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 202,297 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 197,644 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 194,507 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 191,345 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 185,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 170,057 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 161,701 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 154,263 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 145,929 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 130,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres, treads worn very low outer edges.

front registration plate damaged

wear both front brake discs

Pass 8 Dec 2008 99,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear both front brake discs

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 VZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

LD55 VZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LD55 VZM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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