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LS54 UCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,456 mi
Last recorded129,456 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 UCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 129,456 miles

Both rear brake pads on limit 1.5m

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 116,116 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 115,846 miles

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

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)

Both front tyres have wear on the inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2013 98,186 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 1 Jun 2012 85,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nail in offside rear tyre 225/50/16W

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 205/55/16W

Pass 11 Jun 2011 72,886 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,467 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 205/55/16V

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK

3 NAILS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 225/50/16W

Fail 3 Jun 2010 59,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

3 NAILS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 205/55/16V

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK

Pass 27 Jun 2009 49,896 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,746 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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LS54 UCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS54 UCZ, 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 LS54 UCZ registered?

LS54 UCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is LS54 UCZ safe to buy?

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