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LN55 UWK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,757 mi
Last recorded135,757 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 UWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 135,757 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 127,950 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 124,973 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 120,805 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 115,197 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 109,776 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,206 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,206 miles

n/s/f lower arm has play in it

o/s/f drop link gaiter split

Pass 20 Sep 2012 91,021 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,563 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,459 miles

ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK TOP GAITER SPLIT

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 7 Sep 2010 68,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK TOP GAITER SPLIT

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

O/S/R TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,917 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 UWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UWK, 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 UWK registered?

LN55 UWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is LN55 UWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 UWK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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