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LS55 OFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,608 mi
Last recorded153,608 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 153,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 142,913 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 128,683 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 128,683 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 121,275 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre slightly sidewall cut.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 121,275 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly sidewall cut.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 109,982 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 101,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Nov 2013 101,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,078 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,719 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Sep 2011 74,719 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,199 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 59,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,678 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 OFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OFJ, 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 OFJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LS55 OFJ shows 15 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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