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LK55 OKH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,569 mi
Last recorded136,569 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 136,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2021 136,560 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 132,465 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 131,861 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 126,455 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 126,455 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 125,006 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 123,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement middle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement middle (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of rear brake pads - breaking up

both rear brake discs worn

nearside track rod end has play in ball joint

offside door check strap snapped in half

offside track rod end has play in ball joint

Fail 23 Nov 2015 122,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement middle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement middle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of rear brake pads - breaking up

both rear brake discs worn

nearside track rod end has play in ball joint

offside door check strap snapped in half

offside track rod end has play in ball joint

Pass 21 Nov 2014 117,657 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS START TO WEARING FROM OUTEER EDGE

Fail 1 Nov 2014 117,428 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS START WEARING FROM OUTEER EDGE

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL

Pass 10 Jan 2014 107,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 107,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 89,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 89,288 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,611 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,907 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 54,907 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 39,058 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres signs of perishing

nearside + offside front and nearside rear tyre all wearing on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2009 39,058 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres signs of perishing

nearside + offside front and nearside rear tyre all wearing on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,858 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 OKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OKH, 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 OKH registered?

LK55 OKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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