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LS55 NUV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,345 mi
Last recorded93,345 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 NUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 93,345 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 93,345 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 83,916 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre just above legal limit (1.6mm)

o/s/r tyre has 3mm tread

Pass 17 Nov 2011 69,391 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 69,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s//f tyre edges worn

n/sr tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 26 Nov 2010 51,946 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 51,946 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,487 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth is on 3 - 4mm

Pass 26 Nov 2008 98,369 miles

Nearside Rear 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 NUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NUV, 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 NUV registered?

LS55 NUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2005.

Is LS55 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 NUV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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