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LN55 UMB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,016 mi
Last recorded110,016 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 UMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 110,016 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 108,082 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 105,889 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 104,685 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 103,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 101,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 101,437 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,607 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,300 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Engine Management Light Illuminated On Dash Indicating A Fault

Pass 5 Feb 2016 90,671 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,916 miles

Engine Oil Level Low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 83,916 miles

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

Engine Oil Level Low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 77,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 68,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,782 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,413 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UMB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB registered?

LN55 UMB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LN55 UMB safe to buy?

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