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LR55 WRF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,282 mi
Last recorded96,282 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 WRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm rear to car (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 96,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall lump (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm rear to car (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,374 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,058 miles

O/S/R SPRING CORRODING / UNDER COVERS FITTED / VERY SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR BOX

Fail 21 Oct 2013 73,058 miles

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

O/S/R SPRING CORRODING / UNDER COVERS FITTED / VERY SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR BOX

Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,159 miles

O/S/R SPRING CORRODING

UNDER COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,759 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2009 36,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2009 36,145 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,250 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 25,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR55 WRF?

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What year was LR55 WRF registered?

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

Is LR55 WRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 WRF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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