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LS55 FFO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

171,025 mi
Last recorded171,025 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 FFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 171,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 169,821 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 165,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 161,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 158,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 154,989 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 150,818 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 149,846 miles

All brake disc surfaces slightly corroded, where vehicle has been stationary

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 139,587 miles

Handbrake lamp flickers

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

nearside rear exhaust slightly corroded (outer shell)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 139,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake lamp flickers

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

nearside rear exhaust slightly corroded (outer shell)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 131,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 123,432 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 118,956 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 112,845 miles

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

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

handbrake warning light staying on

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on outside edge renewal recomended

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2009 104,559 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 69,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 69,161 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 FFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FFO, 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 FFO registered?

LS55 FFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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