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LF55 ZSE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,234 mi
Last recorded84,234 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 ZSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,234 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,120 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,958 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 64,958 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,403 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,370 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,951 miles

rear exhaust bracket very rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2010 46,951 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket very rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,496 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 39,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,241 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 29,221 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZSE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

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

Is LF55 ZSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF55 ZSE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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