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LL55 BBO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,961 mi
Last recorded131,961 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL55 BBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 131,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 113,173 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,183 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 112,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 108,402 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,668 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 98,553 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 98,553 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,740 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,528 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 81,123 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 73,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,677 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,149 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 65,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,666 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,189 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,636 miles

front brake discs worn lipped & slightly scored

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,979 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,443 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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LL55 BBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LL55 BBO, 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 LL55 BBO registered?

LL55 BBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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