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LS55 NTU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,388 mi
Last recorded83,388 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 83,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,549 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 61,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 61,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 58,353 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 58,353 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 45,587 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,012 miles

Brake warning light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,311 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 33,161 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 29,599 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,860 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 NTU 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 NTU, 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 NTU registered?

LS55 NTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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