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LR55 WSU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,027 mi
Last recorded97,027 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 97,027 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 95,581 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 94,067 miles

Both rear tires perished/cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2019 94,067 miles

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

Both rear tires perished/cracked

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,908 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 89,049 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges and perished 225/50r16

Pass 8 Dec 2016 85,814 miles

Front both tyres cracking

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 85,814 miles

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

Front both tyres cracking

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2015 81,927 miles

both front tyres starting to perish 225/50r16

Pass 22 Dec 2014 78,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2014 78,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Dec 2013 74,143 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,710 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 65,559 miles

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,516 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,840 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 55,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 41,582 miles

Rear 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 WSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

LR55 WSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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