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LG55 AEE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,164 mi
Last recorded121,164 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 121,164 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 121,164 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 102,088 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 89,829 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 77,511 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front and rear brake discs lipped

front and rear number plates deterioating

o/s wiper blade deterioating

rear exhaust section corroded and deterioating also mount broken off but secured in its place

Fail 29 Dec 2014 77,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

both rear tyres getting low

front and rear brake discs lipped

front and rear number plates deterioating

o/s wiper blade deterioating

rear exhaust section corroded and deterioating also mount broken off but secured in its place

Pass 30 Dec 2013 69,328 miles

both front tyres worn low and perished

Pass 24 Dec 2012 62,963 miles

(both) Front tyres deteriorated / cracked on sidewall

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,881 miles

child seats fitted n/s/front & o/s/rear

nearside front wiper split

Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,959 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,054 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,322 miles

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

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

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 AEE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LG55 AEE, 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 AEE registered?

LG55 AEE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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