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LR55 JHL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,260 mi
Last recorded116,260 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 JHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 116,260 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 116,257 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rears (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2016 111,737 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 102,839 miles

brakes w/light on

Pass 7 Oct 2014 81,478 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 81,478 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,183 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,001 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 60,001 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,552 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,734 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,980 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,979 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 JHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 JHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR55 JHL registered?

LR55 JHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LR55 JHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 JHL 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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