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MW55 LSZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,069 mi
Last recorded115,069 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 LSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 115,069 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 110,386 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2021 102,099 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,201 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 96,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 92,058 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,346 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 131,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 119,553 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 119,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,507 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 64,436 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 17 Dec 2013 47,116 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2013 47,025 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 42,010 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 39,374 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 36,367 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 36,367 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,512 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 31,420 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 23,534 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer wall lightly scuffed.

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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MW55 LSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MW55 LSZ, 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 MW55 LSZ registered?

MW55 LSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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