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LV55 OHU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,491 mi
Last recorded132,491 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 OHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 132,491 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 130,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 130,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 121,373 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Sep 2022 121,329 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 113,682 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 111,578 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 111,578 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 104,483 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 104,483 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both disc warrped (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

off side front steering rack inner ball joint slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2018 100,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Nov 2016 96,243 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 89,458 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,193 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,477 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,789 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,702 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,969 miles

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

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 OHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OHU, 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 OHU registered?

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

Is LV55 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 OHU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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