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LT55 OGY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,545 mi
Last recorded97,545 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 OGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 97,545 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,391 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 92,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2021 87,848 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 84,436 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 84,340 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,232 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,528 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 71,528 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,630 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 63,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,161 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,869 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,511 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 40,409 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,309 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,927 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,246 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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LT55 OGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OGY, 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 OGY registered?

LT55 OGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is LT55 OGY safe to buy?

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