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LS55 RZB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,408 mi
Last recorded100,408 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 100,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,926 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 85,619 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 85,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jun 2017 85,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 81,616 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 81,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 72,540 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 72,540 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 64,022 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 59,067 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 54,281 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 48,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 48,586 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,338 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,994 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 RZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RZB, 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 RZB registered?

LS55 RZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LS55 RZB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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