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LK55 WJY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,132 mi
Last recorded151,132 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 151,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion underneath car

Fail 9 Nov 2022 151,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion underneath car

Pass 13 Oct 2021 146,514 miles

rear subframe corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 146,514 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 139,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 139,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 129,087 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 124,873 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody cover fitted and sill covers fitted

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 124,873 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody cover fitted and sill covers fitted

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 117,427 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 111,276 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

under trays /sill covers

Pass 8 Aug 2015 106,705 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 106,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 100,448 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,265 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 18,702 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,693 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 46,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S Rear Tyre Inner Sdiewall Slight Cracks.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,765 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 WJY 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 71.4%.

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 WJY, 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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LK55 WJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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