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LF55 GLV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,346 mi
Last recorded112,346 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 GLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 112,346 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 112,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 90,670 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 90,670 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 86,697 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint noisy

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Fail 7 May 2015 86,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f bottom ball joint noisy

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,299 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,922 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,830 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 72,784 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,878 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,474 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,850 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 41,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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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LF55 GLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LF55 GLV, 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 LF55 GLV registered?

LF55 GLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is LF55 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF55 GLV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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