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LG55 ACF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,309 mi
Last recorded86,309 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 ACF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 86,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm also play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm also play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 86,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm also play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm also play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 81,473 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 81,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect missing retaining clip (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 76,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 70,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight leak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 63,710 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting corroded

plastic covers under car

Fail 28 Nov 2017 63,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust mounting corroded

plastic covers under car

Pass 14 Dec 2016 57,420 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 42,326 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 42,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 30,304 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 30,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 28,068 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 28,067 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,518 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 25,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 21,529 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,651 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 18,636 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 14,978 miles

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

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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LG55 ACF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LG55 ACF, 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 LG55 ACF registered?

LG55 ACF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LG55 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 ACF shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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