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LS55 OHL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,792 mi
Last recorded98,792 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 98,792 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Flapping around (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 98,792 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Flapping around (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 94,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,358 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very cracked - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Adjustable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Adjustable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 90,357 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Adjustable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very cracked - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Adjustable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 85,589 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 85,589 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,548 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 79,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,103 miles

parking brake only just acceptable performance at 18%.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,960 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,396 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 56,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine and under body tray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 49,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Noise pully

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 49,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Noise pully

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,420 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 35,482 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 29,809 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 24,932 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 18,970 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 13,992 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 OHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OHL, 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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LS55 OHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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