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LR55 JRV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,858 mi
Last recorded76,858 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,858 miles

Nearside Front Small deep cut

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,674 miles

Nearside front fog light is insecure

Offside front fog light is cracked

Small deep cuts to nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,722 miles

Damage to offside front fog light

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

Nearside front bumper trim is loose

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,930 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 58,930 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 54,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,104 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 50,540 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 50,540 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 45,317 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 JRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

LR55 JRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is LR55 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 JRV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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