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LS55 OGB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

244,665 mi
Last recorded244,665 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 244,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyres near limit

Fail 7 Jan 2019 244,657 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyres near limit

Pass 10 Jan 2018 142,540 miles

rear brake pipes part concealed unable to inspect

Fail 6 Jan 2018 142,451 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken/missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

rear brake pipes part concealed unable to inspect

Pass 4 Jan 2017 133,592 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 125,437 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 115,616 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 108,165 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 98,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2011 94,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2011 91,064 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,030 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 79,903 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 OGB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OGB, 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 OGB registered?

LS55 OGB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is LS55 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 OGB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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