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LT55 WME

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,437 mi
Last recorded134,437 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 WME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 134,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 122,516 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 122,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 108,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 May 2017 108,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 96,014 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2016 96,014 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2015 83,938 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 83,938 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2014 75,474 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 75,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2013 62,711 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2012 59,508 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,546 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 51,480 miles

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 44,777 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,410 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 30,060 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f anti roll bar link balljoint split

Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,060 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link balljoint split

Pass 12 May 2008 27,144 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 WME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WME, 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 WME registered?

LT55 WME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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