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LS55 WJO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,688 mi
Last recorded95,688 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 WJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 95,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 92,260 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 86,550 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,103 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 68,200 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 8 Jan 2013 68,554 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,068 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 59,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,567 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 38,232 miles

both rear tyres exactly on 1.6mm limit

coolant light on in dash

engine coolant fan running all the time

n/s/r + o/s/r + n/s/f tyre walls all cracked

slight pitting of front and rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,801 miles

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

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 WJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WJO, 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 WJO registered?

LS55 WJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LS55 WJO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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