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LR55 FPF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,506 mi
Last recorded200,506 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 200,506 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 190,932 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 184,345 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 176,221 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 176,221 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 167,500 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 167,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 156,063 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 156,063 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 30 Sep 2012 145,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 129,031 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 109,833 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 109,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 12 Sep 2009 17,200 miles

both front tyres wearing on outter edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,135 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 6 Sep 2008 63,135 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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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LR55 FPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR55 FPF, 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 LR55 FPF registered?

LR55 FPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LR55 FPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 FPF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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