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LS55 RZD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,600 mi
Last recorded145,600 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 145,600 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 136,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 120,946 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 120,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 109,605 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 93,490 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 93,490 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,727 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 69,547 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 69,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2013 65,387 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 60,904 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 60,904 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,711 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 38,657 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 38,657 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 31,046 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 RZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RZD, 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 RZD registered?

LS55 RZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2005.

Is LS55 RZD safe to buy?

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