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LR55 FSF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,533 mi
Last recorded132,533 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 FSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 132,533 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 132,533 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 118,979 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 118,979 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 107,469 miles

Adviseable to check front wheel alignment due to both front tyres wearing at inner edges.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,803 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 103,051 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 99,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn at inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,489 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,312 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,098 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,555 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,334 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,824 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,518 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 15 Oct 2009 32,327 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 24,528 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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LR55 FSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LR55 FSF, 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 FSF registered?

LR55 FSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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