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LV55 GJO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,679 mi
Last recorded154,679 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 GJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 154,679 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 154,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 139,366 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 128,938 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 117,716 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 117,713 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 104,734 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 104,734 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,011 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Jan 2018 76,578 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 64,124 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,393 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,205 miles

cut to nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 2 Dec 2013 32,953 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,485 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,228 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,901 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 29,123 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,928 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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LV55 GJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LV55 GJO, 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 LV55 GJO registered?

LV55 GJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LV55 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 GJO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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