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LS55 FFB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,477 mi
Last recorded125,477 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 125,477 miles

Both rear hand brake shoes noisy

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

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

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

front brake pads low

Fail 16 Jan 2019 125,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure fog lamp missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure do not drive dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear hand brake shoes noisy

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

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

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Jan 2018 119,976 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Oil leak ()

front pads 5mm

nearside front fog light inop

nearside rear number plate bulb holder insecure but still illuminating number plate

Fail 10 Jan 2018 119,976 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm, (steel arm) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm, (steel arm) (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Oil leak ()

front pads 5mm

nearside front fog light inop

nearside rear number plate bulb holder insecure but still illuminating number plate

Pass 5 Jan 2017 113,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside front bumper damaged washer warning wire damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 113,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside front bumper damaged washer warning wire damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2015 107,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 107,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,426 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 92,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,428 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 81,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,158 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 67,155 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,810 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 17 Mar 2011 41,254 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 33,351 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly blebed

Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 FFB 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 61.1%.

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 FFB, 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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LS55 FFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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