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OV55 LZK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,045 mi
Last recorded63,045 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 63,045 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Slight Wear on Inner + Outer Edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 61,998 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear on Outer Edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 61,134 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering/Suspension Components Slight Surface Rust

Pass 31 Dec 2021 59,497 miles

(All steering and suspension component slightly corroded)

Covers & shield fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2020 58,764 miles

All Steering & Suspension Components Corroded

Covers & Shields Fitted

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 57,777 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2018 55,353 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2017 53,197 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2016 50,748 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Fail 30 Dec 2016 50,748 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 30 Dec 2015 46,875 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 39,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 32,725 miles

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

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)

Unable to carry out full inspection due to under vehicle covers fitted.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 25,355 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 18,419 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 17,344 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,859 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 12,103 miles

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

front brake disc's uneven wear

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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OV55 LZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OV55 LZK, 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 OV55 LZK registered?

OV55 LZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is OV55 LZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 LZK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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