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LM55 DLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,553 mi
Last recorded85,553 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 DLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 85,553 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Multiple damages - 225/45/R17 - 94W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both, offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance on wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust system mount damaged, but system is still adequately supported

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/R17 - 91V. Both, offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Multiple damage, but within the prescribed limits. Replacement recommended (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,884 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 69,366 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,575 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 40,538 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,296 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 25,778 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,568 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 16,752 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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LM55 DLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LM55 DLZ, 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 LM55 DLZ registered?

LM55 DLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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