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LN55 UJZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,054 mi
Last recorded204,054 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 204,054 miles

oil leak.

Pass 5 May 2015 184,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside door mirror slight movement

Fail 28 Apr 2015 183,984 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside door mirror slight movement

Pass 29 Apr 2014 163,875 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 143,714 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 137,570 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 132,867 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front discs worn

Fail 28 Apr 2011 132,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 115,904 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 87,168 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 75,457 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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LN55 UJZ 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 UJZ, 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 UJZ registered?

LN55 UJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2005.

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