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LM54 AAK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,229 mi
Last recorded100,229 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 AAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 100,229 miles

EML is on

Front suspension noisy possible suspension arm

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to give full inspection to brake pipes

Fail 18 Oct 2022 100,229 miles

EML is on

Front suspension noisy possible suspension arm

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to give full inspection to brake pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2021 98,164 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted

eml is on

engine cover fit

Fail 11 Oct 2021 98,137 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted

eml is on

engine cover fit

Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,924 miles

EML is on

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to give full inspection to brake pipes

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2019 93,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML is on

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2019 93,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML is on

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 91,653 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear perrished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 89,372 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle to rear to some mechanical components;

under vehicle covers obscuring view of some items;

Fail 4 Oct 2017 89,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion under vehicle to rear to some mechanical components;

under vehicle covers obscuring view of some items;

Pass 21 Sep 2016 87,251 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,455 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 83,803 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 83,803 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,738 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,472 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,999 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 74,684 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 73,160 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 52,686 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 54,077 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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LM54 AAK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LM54 AAK, 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 LM54 AAK registered?

LM54 AAK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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