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LR55 WNL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,070 mi
Last recorded166,070 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2017 166,070 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of n/s main brake pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt up right link top boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm inner bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint front rear bottom ball joint worn (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven suspect inner brake pad worn (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

condition both front brake hoses through mountings

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion rear part o/s main brake pipe to flexi hose

rear brake balance n/s slow

Pass 7 Jul 2016 143,712 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 125,488 miles

damage to n/s door mirror casing and side repeater

damage to n/s/r light lens BORDERLINE

n/s/f tyre 2mm on edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Mar 2014 103,935 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,721 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 82,700 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,457 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 19 Feb 2011 54,500 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,626 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,927 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,070 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 WNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WNL, 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 WNL registered?

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

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