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LG55 OOE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,029 mi
Last recorded121,029 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 OOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 121,029 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)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 121,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 97,290 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

n/s/f tyre worn edges

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 97,290 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

n/s/f tyre worn edges

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 76,609 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,930 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,714 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,537 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 36,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OOE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG55 OOE registered?

LG55 OOE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is LG55 OOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 OOE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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