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MM55 LPN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

192,436 mi
Last recorded192,436 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 LPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 192,436 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 192,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 192,249 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 190,421 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 184,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 178,065 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 167,371 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 167,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar D rubber worn

Pass 27 Oct 2017 156,109 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 145,489 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 145,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 138,177 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 128,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 122,583 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 116,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 107,884 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 94,236 miles

slight binding on the o/s/r wheel

Pass 30 Dec 2009 80,420 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 65,353 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin.

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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MM55 LPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MM55 LPN, 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 MM55 LPN registered?

MM55 LPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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