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LR55 TYD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,050 mi
Last recorded130,050 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 TYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 130,050 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 104,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 104,578 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,080 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 80,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,596 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 64,596 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,940 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 TYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TYD, 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 TYD registered?

LR55 TYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2005.

Is LR55 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 TYD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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