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LG55 GGF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,649 mi
Last recorded141,649 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 GGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 141,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 141,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 126,499 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,232 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 105,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 90,214 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,640 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 79,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,066 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,800 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,009 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,468 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,199 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,797 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 17,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,138 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 20 Aug 2008 11,727 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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LG55 GGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GGF, 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 GGF registered?

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

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