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LM54 FNR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,307 mi
Last recorded58,307 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 FNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 58,307 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 58,307 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 56,181 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 56,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 54,031 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear lug and centre support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Dec 2020 54,031 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear lug and centre support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 50,999 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 50,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on edge advise tracking 225/45zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,344 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 46,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,669 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 41,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,865 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,117 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,464 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 24,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Jun 2012 24,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 May 2011 23,436 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 22,358 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,987 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,119 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 FNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LM54 FNR, 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 FNR registered?

LM54 FNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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