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LV55 MPY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,760 mi
Last recorded70,760 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 MPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,760 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,129 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,761 miles

Offside Front Lower 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 2 Feb 2016 52,702 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,917 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,898 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 26,793 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Dec 2011 26,793 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,595 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 18,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 13,822 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 MPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY registered?

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

Is LV55 MPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 MPY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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