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LS55 OEP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,071 mi
Last recorded142,071 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 OEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 142,071 miles

Front discs corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 142,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front discs corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 135,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm, very close to legal limit

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Fail 1 Apr 2019 135,373 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm, very close to legal limit

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2018 127,431 miles

Front Front discs starting to corrode

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Nearside Front wheel damaged around rim close to tyre

Nearside Rear Rear lamp wrong for model bringing warning light on dash (lights work correctly)

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

Offside Door mirror discolored

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2017 122,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 122,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,936 miles

Child seat fitted at time of test

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 104,030 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,247 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 88,043 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 86,522 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 84,248 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 81,476 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 80,146 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 80,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OEP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

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

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