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LR55 TWG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,165 mi
Last recorded134,165 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 134,165 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 110,053 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 104,399 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 104,399 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 100,118 miles

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & worn.

rear brake pad linning approx 70% worn.

Fail 27 Dec 2012 100,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & worn.

rear brake pad linning approx 70% worn.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 95,029 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 87,842 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 81,361 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 74,708 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 TWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TWG, 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 TWG registered?

LR55 TWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is LR55 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 TWG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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