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LR55 TVA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

214,903 mi
Last recorded214,903 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 TVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 214,903 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 214,903 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 202,621 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 202,621 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 190,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 190,652 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 177,165 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 177,165 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 164,049 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)

Fail 2 May 2013 163,824 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 19 May 2012 150,437 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 132,196 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 118,153 miles

naiol in o/s rear tyre

Fail 10 May 2010 118,153 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

naiol in o/s rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2009 97,549 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 97,549 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 77,723 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 TVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TVA, 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 TVA registered?

LR55 TVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is LR55 TVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 TVA shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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