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LL55 BNN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,404 mi
Last recorded110,404 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL55 BNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 110,404 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 107,741 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 107,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 103,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 103,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,951 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 94,951 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,521 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,386 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 69,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,491 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 60,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 54,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2011 45,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2011 45,431 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,112 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,899 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,572 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 BNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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