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LEZ 5442

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,756 mi
Last recorded56,756 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 5442
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 56,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 54,733 miles

Front tyres inner edge worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 51,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 47,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2012 47,869 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 43,160 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,858 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,490 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,638 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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LEZ 5442 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LEZ 5442, 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 LEZ 5442 registered?

LEZ 5442 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is LEZ 5442 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEZ 5442 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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