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LT55 WLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,896 mi
Last recorded120,896 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 120,896 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 120,896 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 117,644 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 114,655 miles

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

Noise from parking brake shoes. Advise further investigation to be carried out

Pass 22 Oct 2014 111,605 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 111,605 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 106,669 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 106,669 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,036 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,620 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 64,618 miles

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

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 14 May 2010 64,618 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,729 miles

rear pads low

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 WLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

LT55 WLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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