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LS55 OFA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

197,373 mi
Last recorded197,373 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 197,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 194,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 190,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 183,772 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 177,183 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight weak pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 171,573 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 140,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 115,333 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,442 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 75,577 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,054 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 56,035 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 56,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 48,700 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 48,700 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 37,439 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 OFA 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 87.5%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

LS55 OFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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