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LT55 ODC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,178 mi
Last recorded83,178 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 ODC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 83,178 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 83,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,925 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,090 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 69,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,313 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 63,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 57,426 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 57,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 53,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,048 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,851 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 48,497 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 46,160 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,000 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 40,139 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,139 miles

Nearside 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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LT55 ODC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LT55 ODC, 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 LT55 ODC registered?

LT55 ODC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LT55 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT55 ODC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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