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LK55 EPN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,154 mi
Last recorded92,154 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 EPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 92,154 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 92,154 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 88,893 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 83,885 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,072 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,994 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 76,994 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both front drop links. (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 76,092 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 76,091 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,300 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,726 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,036 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012
Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,081 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,652 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 36,652 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,736 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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LK55 EPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LK55 EPN, 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 LK55 EPN registered?

LK55 EPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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