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LS55 EPY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,491 mi
Last recorded78,491 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 EPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 78,491 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake requirements only just met- system may require adjustment or repair

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to multiple suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2023 76,896 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear vehicle undercarriage is slightly corroded

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 4 Mar 2023 76,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear vehicle undercarriage is slightly corroded

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 3 Mar 2022 71,321 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 65,756 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 62,590 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 62,589 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust modified not allowed access to insert exhaust probe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,403 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2019 57,403 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 51,410 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 50,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,987 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,022 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,268 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,310 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 32,776 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 27,937 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 27,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 23,062 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,156 miles

Rear pads not visible when inspected unless wheels removed

Fail 12 Aug 2009 17,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 13,013 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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LS55 EPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 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 EPY, 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 20 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 EPY registered?

LS55 EPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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