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KM55 LFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,122 mi
Last recorded91,122 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 LFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 91,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 80,638 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 80,638 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 73,102 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,228 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 72,228 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear unable to unfold door mirrors (3.3 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,466 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 70,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 69,011 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT/REAR. (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,472 miles

hand brake weak both sides

Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,745 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake weak both sides

middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Nov 2015 64,353 miles

EXHAUST MOUNT ADRIFT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

FRONT WIPER BLADES WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt CROSS STRUT BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE PADS 70% WEAR,REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORROSION

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP (1) LED IN-OP (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded O/S/R AND N/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT,REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,766 miles

Advise exhaust mount broken adrift,system still supported.

Advise front wiper blade wear indicators showing.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 62,766 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Advise exhaust mount broken adrift,system still supported.

Advise front wiper blade wear indicators showing.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre suspect low pressure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,725 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 60,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,932 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 58,932 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,308 miles

advise large cut to n/s/f tyre not to plies

advise rear number plate showing signs of fatigue

Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,137 miles

cut in outer wall nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,207 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 53,207 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,449 miles

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

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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KM55 LFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KM55 LFJ, 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 KM55 LFJ registered?

KM55 LFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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