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LF55 ZRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

88,553 mi
Last recorded88,553 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 ZRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 88,553 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear roll bar d-bushs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside and offside mirrors damaged. ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower rear arm some play in ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre has signs of been run flat tyre is badly worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 88,551 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside and offside. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear roll bar d-bushs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside and offside mirrors damaged. ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower rear arm some play in ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre has signs of been run flat tyre is badly worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 87,739 miles

nearside and offside mirror s damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2022 87,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on edges cut to cord 225/45/r17 94w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside mirror s damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,444 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 85,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 from back broken (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/r17 97y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

washer fluid low

Pass 5 Mar 2020 80,739 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 80,734 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim scatted no beam patten (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken second from back (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 76,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 76,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 72,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall.

engine management light on.

Fail 8 Feb 2018 72,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall.

engine management light on.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,433 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,699 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 58,699 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,860 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2014 53,860 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2013 48,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,957 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,484 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,547 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 39,547 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,236 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Fail 3 Sep 2009 31,236 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,955 miles

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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 ZRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 ZRZ, 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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LF55 ZRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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