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KM55 LGE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,497 mi
Last recorded117,497 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 117,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 117,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 106,521 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 95,401 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 84,852 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged /worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,856 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 63,001 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,710 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 57,301 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Oct 2017 53,186 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 Oct 2017 53,186 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,703 miles

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

engine covers/undetrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 46,968 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2015 46,968 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded off (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 41,043 miles

Slight corrosion on osr brake pipe

Slight play in osf and nsf suspension

Pass 30 Oct 2012 36,657 miles

center hanger corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 30,376 miles

Advise left front tyre worn at extream outside edge.

Advise rear exhaust section braket corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 26,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 22,861 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,230 miles

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 LGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LGE, 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 LGE registered?

KM55 LGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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