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LS55 RZY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,625 mi
Last recorded132,625 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 132,625 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 123,900 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 111,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 111,820 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 101,068 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 93,149 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 82,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2014 82,318 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,723 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,746 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 48,746 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,417 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 40,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,464 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 RZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RZY, 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 RZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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