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LV55 MPX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,301 mi
Last recorded80,301 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 MPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 80,301 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 79,807 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 78,944 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,429 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 71,867 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 71,867 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,577 miles

Offside Front door interior handle insecure

exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 71,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front door interior handle insecure

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,310 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,113 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing bald on outer edge.

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,975 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,313 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 44,267 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2011 39,243 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,668 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 38,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 32,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,495 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,163 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 MPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MPX, 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 MPX registered?

LV55 MPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is LV55 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 MPX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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