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LG55 OMS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,761 mi
Last recorded112,761 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 OMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 112,761 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 112,761 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 110,024 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 110,019 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 107,973 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox,3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 104,855 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,024 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7/1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7/1.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,710 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,816 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 81,814 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (rear arm) ball joint pointing up (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,549 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 3 Nov 2015 74,483 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,725 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 66,724 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 58,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,429 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 51,429 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,317 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 3 Nov 2010 36,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,451 miles

nearside front tyre nearing limit on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2008 21,418 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 OMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OMS, 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 OMS registered?

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

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