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LS55 OJB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

196,733 mi
Last recorded196,733 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 OJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 196,733 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 189,230 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside front (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front - bush splitting but no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front - slightly wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front and offside front - inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2020 185,524 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 182,664 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 182,664 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 177,703 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 174,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 175,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 167,442 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 158,585 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 149,529 miles

both rear tyres are slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 140,000 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 127,785 miles

deep cut n/s/front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 7 Oct 2011 127,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

deep cut n/s/front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2010 117,440 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 107,828 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 97,621 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

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 OJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OJB, 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 OJB registered?

LS55 OJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2005.

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