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LS55 FCE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,125 mi
Last recorded126,125 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 126,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2019 122,566 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 118,394 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 114,502 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 109,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 102,054 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 95,725 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,060 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 79,090 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 70,484 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 70,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,808 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 60,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 54,690 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 54,690 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,836 miles

off/side front tyre worn outer edges

Fail 3 Nov 2008 46,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

off/side front tyre worn outer edges

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 FCE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LS55 FCE, 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 FCE registered?

LS55 FCE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is LS55 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 FCE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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