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LF55 ZUA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,947 mi
Last recorded172,947 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 ZUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 172,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 99,920 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SCREEN WASH NOT WORKING PROPERLY

one Road wheel fixing missing

Pass 16 Mar 2022 88,666 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 89,452 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 77,705 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 77,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 72,703 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on outer and inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 66,679 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut in inner sidewall but ply or cords not exposed

Fail 9 Sep 2013 66,622 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre has a cut in inner sidewall but ply or cords not exposed

Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,382 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,362 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,520 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,774 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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LF55 ZUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF55 ZUA, 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 ZUA registered?

LF55 ZUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2005.

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