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LS55 FFW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,149 mi
Last recorded170,149 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 170,149 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 162,345 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 155,036 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 155,023 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 148,666 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 147,580 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 145,264 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall slight cut

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight blow exhaust tail box joint

Fail 21 Dec 2017 145,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wall slight cut

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight blow exhaust tail box joint

Pass 20 Dec 2016 140,409 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 139,427 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 137,540 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 137,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 131,091 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 123,110 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 112,775 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,297 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R brake disc and pad slightly worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 90,931 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 78,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 FFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 FFW, 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 FFW registered?

LS55 FFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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