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LF54 TLX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,346 mi
Last recorded106,346 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 TLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 106,346 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 100,740 miles

baby seat fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 100,724 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

baby seat fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2014 91,889 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 91,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 86,806 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,169 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on edges

off side rear tyre tread low

Pass 13 Jan 2011 77,532 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,905 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 73,905 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 695,678 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 69,518 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 64,814 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 64,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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LF54 TLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LF54 TLX, 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

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What year was LF54 TLX registered?

LF54 TLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is LF54 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF54 TLX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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