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LR55 JFF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,349 mi
Last recorded75,349 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,349 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 75,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 69,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,778 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 64,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,934 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,413 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,461 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 51,461 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,029 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 40,817 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,904 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 22,195 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 JFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LR55 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

LR55 JFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is LR55 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 JFF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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