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LN55 UGU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

209,071 mi
Last recorded209,071 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 UGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 209,071 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 202,331 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Rear flexi brake hoses perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2014 197,633 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 187,863 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

damage to offside rear tyre side wall not to the cords

Pass 24 Sep 2012 176,459 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 176,459 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 164,566 miles

nearside wiper secured with cable tie

Fail 29 Sep 2011 164,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper secured with cable tie

Pass 23 Sep 2010 148,823 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 124,291 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 101,456 miles

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

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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LN55 UGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LN55 UGU, 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 LN55 UGU registered?

LN55 UGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LN55 UGU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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