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LK55 RVY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,041 mi
Last recorded56,041 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 RVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 56,041 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,619 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 52,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,642 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 43,088 miles

nearside front door mirror insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2016 43,088 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

gearbox dipstick cap missing

nearside front door mirror insecure

offside front tyre has a cut on the outer side wall but not exposed cords or plies

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,791 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,207 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 28,768 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,923 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,453 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 16,931 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 16,931 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 RVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RVY, 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 RVY registered?

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

Is LK55 RVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK55 RVY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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