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LB54 TSY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,174 mi
Last recorded91,174 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 TSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 91,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 85,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 78,348 miles

E.M.L. Engine Management Lamp is on

Fail 26 May 2018 78,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

E.M.L. Engine Management Lamp is on

Pass 3 Jun 2017 72,111 miles

Engine Management Lamp is on

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

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

emissions to clean to perform smoke test

Fail 3 Jun 2017 72,110 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Engine Management Lamp is on

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

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

emissions to clean to perform smoke test

Pass 11 Jun 2016 64,215 miles

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

emissions to clean to perform smoke test

Fail 11 Jun 2016 64,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb is insecure - clip missing (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

emissions to clean to perform smoke test

Pass 23 May 2015 56,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 53,073 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,756 miles

nearside front tyre low

nearside rear tyre low

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2012 41,746 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 39,104 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,538 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,569 miles

undertrays

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,602 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 TSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TSY, 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 TSY registered?

LB54 TSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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