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LR55 TYP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,290 mi
Last recorded68,290 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 TYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 68,290 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 68,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 67,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,126 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 66,126 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 65,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 55,945 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 54,970 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 53,976 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 50,901 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 50,131 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 49,305 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 47,161 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 74,635 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,615 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 TYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

LR55 TYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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