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FM55 LGA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,953 mi
Last recorded105,953 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 LGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 105,953 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 105,951 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 101,493 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 101,492 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 101,047 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 100,533 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 100,196 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 99,717 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 99,717 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 98,634 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 97,507 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 97,507 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 96,926 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 94,988 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 90,127 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 90,127 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,079 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,861 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,265 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 57,265 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on edges.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,615 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,194 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,988 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside not allowing a full inspection

Fail 24 Sep 2009 33,988 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside not allowing a full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,266 miles

engine under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2008 26,266 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

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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FM55 LGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FM55 LGA, 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 FM55 LGA registered?

FM55 LGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is FM55 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 LGA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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