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LS55 BVD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,805 mi
Last recorded68,805 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 BVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 68,805 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 68,720 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

Pass 14 Jun 2014 65,372 miles

engine management light on

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 11 Jun 2014 65,358 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Jan 2013 57,036 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,607 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,543 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,163 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,919 miles

Front and rear number plates may not meet legal requirements. (no postcode or manufacturers name).

Fail 10 Oct 2008 22,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Front and rear number plates may not meet legal requirements. (no postcode or manufacturers name).

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

Spare tyre defective

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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LS55 BVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LS55 BVD, 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 LS55 BVD registered?

LS55 BVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is LS55 BVD safe to buy?

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