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LS55 VHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,883 mi
Last recorded102,883 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 102,883 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 102,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TOP (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,960 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 79,197 miles

2x front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust rattle (flexi

Fail 20 Mar 2017 79,175 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

2x front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust rattle (flexi

Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,294 miles

engine covers fitted

underside covers fitted covering suspension parts

Pass 30 Jan 2015 73,442 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,321 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,384 miles

(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes proportionality during their application/reducing modes are at 25:27%.

(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre outer wall has a cut present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination.

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at each side of the central band of tread is devoid

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at each side of the central band of tread is devoid

(5.2.2a)The nearside rear outboard seat belt webbing is slightly damaged along the length but not to the extent that it is significantly weakened or able to obstruct the correct operation at the time of examination

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,126 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 51,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery warning light on

unable to fully inspect underside due to large plastic undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,097 miles

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

battery warning light on

unable to fully inspect underside due to large plastic undertray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,807 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges ( tracking in need of adjustment?)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 38,807 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges ( tracking in need of adjustment?)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 21,853 miles

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

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

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 VHZ 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 VHZ, 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 VHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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