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LS55 FYM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,445 mi
Last recorded100,445 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 100,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 90,231 miles

Front slight play bothside

Nearside Front cut in tyre wall

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 199,635 miles

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

Front slight play bothside

Nearside Front cut in tyre wall

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,346 miles

Nearside Rear cut in tyre wall

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,575 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,300 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake hoses deterioated

handbrake foot lever has slight play/handbrake light on intermitantly

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 68,298 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake hoses deterioated

handbrake foot lever has slight play/handbrake light on intermitantly

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four tyres perished and low on edges

sill trims fitted

Pass 31 May 2013 54,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2012 52,809 miles

Sill trims fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 47,529 miles

cover sills fitted

cut in n/s/f tyre less than 25mm not to cords

Pass 4 May 2010 42,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,344 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,768 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 FYM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

LS55 FYM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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