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LN55 ULV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,980 mi
Last recorded110,980 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 ULV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 110,980 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 110,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2017 103,044 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 103,042 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side rear (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 91,582 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 91,582 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 18 Apr 2016 91,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,484 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,296 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 58,119 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 58,610 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 51,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 47,211 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,211 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,367 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,818 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 ULV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 ULV, 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 ULV registered?

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

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