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LN55 UHH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,658 mi
Last recorded116,658 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 UHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 116,658 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut in the outer sidewall of the nearside front tyre

exhaust mounting brackets in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2016 97,290 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 97,255 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front 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 22 Jun 2015 81,832 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,960 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 79,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside mirror slightly insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2012 73,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine noisy

Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,580 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,209 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,125 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 50,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,569 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 34,569 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LN55 UHH, 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 UHH registered?

LN55 UHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LN55 UHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 UHH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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