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LV55 OHW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,956 mi
Last recorded93,956 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2016 93,956 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 86,232 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 86,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,265 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,793 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,234 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 50,824 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,824 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,220 miles

cut nearside rear tyre not to cords

Fail 5 Jul 2010 44,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cut nearside rear tyre not to cords

Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,023 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,670 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 OHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OHW, 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

How do I check the history of LV55 OHW?

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What year was LV55 OHW registered?

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

Is LV55 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 OHW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV55 OHW have outstanding finance?

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