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LS55 VKV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,423 mi
Last recorded201,423 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 201,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2020 199,924 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 193,037 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/F AND O/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 183,508 miles

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

rear chassis and suspension arms corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2018 183,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear chassis and suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2017 172,037 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 141,777 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine covers fitted

front brake discs worn slightly on inner face

rear brake discs corroded slightly

small chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2016 141,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine covers fitted

front brake discs worn slightly on inner face

rear brake discs corroded slightly

small chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 130,622 miles

Offside inner track joint excessive play can feel play in steering wheel

engine bay and undertray covers obscuring some components

o/s/f brake binding on rotation

Pass 20 Dec 2014 120,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wheel bearings have slight play / o/s/r brake fluctuating / front tyres worn on inners

Fail 20 Dec 2014 120,100 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wheel bearings have slight play / o/s/r brake fluctuating / front tyres worn on inners

Pass 9 Dec 2013 108,715 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 108,572 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 95,910 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,604 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 46,815 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,912 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 30,839 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 19,729 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 VKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VKV, 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 VKV registered?

LS55 VKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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