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LS55 FCP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,708 mi
Last recorded81,708 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 FCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,708 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 81,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,157 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall no cords or bulges

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall no cord or bulges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,877 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 68,416 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded / worn

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 23 Jan 2016 68,415 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded / worn

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,768 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 63,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,772 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 60,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,680 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,572 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,557 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,058 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 24,720 miles

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)

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 FCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

LS55 FCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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The MOT history for LS55 FCP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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