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LR55 JHU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,712 mi
Last recorded80,712 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,712 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,296 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,913 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,446 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 68,036 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 64,065 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,170 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,334 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 26,982 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 JHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JHU, 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 JHU registered?

LR55 JHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2005.

Is LR55 JHU safe to buy?

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