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LK54 OGF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,686 mi
Last recorded86,686 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 OGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 86,686 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2024 79,252 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 72,100 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 65,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 65,065 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 65,064 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 64,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,423 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,773 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,624 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,815 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 28,786 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,954 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,342 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 22,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 22,499 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 19,663 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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LK54 OGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LK54 OGF, 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 LK54 OGF registered?

LK54 OGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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