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LK55 OJP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,310 mi
Last recorded33,310 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 OJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 33,310 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 33,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,368 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,479 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 21,479 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fitted on n/s instead of o/s (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 12,450 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,632 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 116,632 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 6,037 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 6,037 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 7,017 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 OJP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OJP, 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 OJP registered?

LK55 OJP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LK55 OJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK55 OJP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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