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LK55 ETZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,322 mi
Last recorded130,322 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 ETZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 130,322 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 110,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH ..N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 98,957 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

under trays +cill covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2017 98,912 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s front to rears {back half} (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

under trays +cill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,172 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,589 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,422 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)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 75,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,104 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 67,097 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,820 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,189 miles

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,655 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 45,655 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,541 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,040 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 ETZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK55 ETZ, 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 LK55 ETZ registered?

LK55 ETZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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