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LT55 OFL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,007 mi
Last recorded93,007 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 OFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,007 miles

Unable to see the true condition of front pads.

Pass 13 Apr 2019 88,191 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 87,470 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 86,806 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 85,859 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 85,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,108 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,921 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 78,983 miles

small cuts to front tyre outer walls

Fail 13 Nov 2013 78,983 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)

small cuts to front tyre outer walls

Pass 8 Nov 2012 77,643 miles

offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

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)

offside front tyre outer wall has a small cut

Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,662 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,780 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 70,053 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,925 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 63,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 OFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 LT55 OFL, 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 OFL registered?

LT55 OFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2005.

Is LT55 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT55 OFL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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