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LR55 WRV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,587 mi
Last recorded170,587 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 WRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 170,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 170,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 138,463 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 134,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 134,571 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front lower arm front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 129,864 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. by 1% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 122,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

windscreen chipped

Fail 25 Oct 2018 122,320 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Feb 2018 121,461 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 121,461 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bolts broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front ball (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 115,722 miles

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2017 115,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,606 miles

Engine and chassis protective under trays fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2014 96,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to front wheel arch liners.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 96,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to front wheel arch liners.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,622 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 74,764 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 74,764 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,720 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 65,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,322 miles

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 39,462 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,646 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,822 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 WRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

LR55 WRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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