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LB54 OFH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,425 mi
Last recorded94,425 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 OFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 94,425 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded and heavily under sealed

Fail 17 Feb 2026 94,423 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded and heavily under sealed

Pass 19 Feb 2025 88,298 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 83,015 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,336 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 77,900 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,723 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 71,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,570 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 65,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,150 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 57,848 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,480 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 41,479 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,980 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,418 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 25,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 19,414 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 OFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OFH, 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

How do I check the history of LB54 OFH?

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What year was LB54 OFH registered?

LB54 OFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is LB54 OFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB54 OFH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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