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LS55 FCF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,145 mi
Last recorded102,145 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 FCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 102,145 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OS and NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers

Fail 1 Jun 2021 102,144 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Goes stiff in operation (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OS and NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers

Pass 29 Jun 2020 95,952 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 95,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 87,042 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 84,165 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 76,458 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 72,104 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Slight wear to front brake discs.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,688 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Fail 14 Nov 2015 65,686 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Pass 1 Nov 2014 57,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,640 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,364 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 42,903 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 38,203 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 32,731 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 24,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,238 miles

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

Offside 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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LS55 FCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LS55 FCF, 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 FCF registered?

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

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