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LV55 OJE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,587 mi
Last recorded109,587 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2021 109,587 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to headlamp condition (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Borderline (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Forward suspension arm ball joint and bush worn - Borderline

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Forward suspension arm ball joint and bush worn - Borderline

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Wing mirror glass slightly discoloured

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 102,183 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 96,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Borderline (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has heavy wear on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,768 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

plastic panels under car

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,123 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

adv engine covers fitted

adv under panels fitted

alt internal headlight adj

Pass 30 Dec 2014 49,148 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,358 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside front tyre on 3mm and bald on edges 205/55/16W

Fail 17 Jan 2014 43,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside front tyre on 3mm and bald on edges 205/55/16W

Pass 21 Jan 2013 39,023 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

offside front tyre worn on edges 205/55/16W

offside rear tyre on 3mm 225/50/16W

Pass 1 Feb 2012 33,849 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre wearing on edges 205/55/16W

Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,329 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,595 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 23,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,435 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,324 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 OJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OJE, 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 OJE registered?

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

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