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LV55 OHL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,366 mi
Last recorded135,366 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 135,366 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 135,332 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pad wear indicator broken and insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 127,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Fail 17 Feb 2020 127,032 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 120,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery warning light on

brake pad warning light on amber

Fail 11 Feb 2019 120,000 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery warning light on

brake pad warning light on amber

Pass 17 Feb 2018 109,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust support bracket broken.

Pass 11 Feb 2017 91,267 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,659 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 37,347 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,654 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 32,948 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 31,044 miles

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 15 Feb 2011 28,193 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,170 miles

baby seat fitted. unable to test seatbelt plugging into stalk. seatbelt not pluged in.

osr tyre has cut in side wall but not showing cord.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 18,666 miles

front pads wearing 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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LV55 OHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV55 OHL registered?

LV55 OHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LV55 OHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 OHL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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