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LB54 NCC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,654 mi
Last recorded48,654 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 NCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 48,654 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 47,789 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 47,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2023 47,009 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 45,967 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 45,054 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 44,137 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 43,149 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 41,748 miles

Nearside mirror indicator lamp is cracked

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2017 39,449 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 38,372 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut but no cords visible

Pass 12 Dec 2015 32,992 miles

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 35,468 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 33,693 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2012 31,457 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 29,299 miles

n/s/f corner bumper damaged and slightly insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,474 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,336 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 18,605 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 14,977 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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LB54 NCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LB54 NCC, 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 LB54 NCC registered?

LB54 NCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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