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LM54 GPZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

165,473 mi
Last recorded165,473 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 GPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 165,473 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces poor condition

Both front rigid brake pipes corroded

Both rear rigid brake pipes corroded close to excess

Brake servo vacuum pipe slightly chaffed

Front to rear at rear rigid brake pipes corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 156,708 miles

Front and rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 152,568 miles

Both front rigid brake pipes corroded

Both rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 142,923 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 137,043 miles

Both rear steel brake pipes corroded close to excess

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most, close to excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front steel brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 133,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output /offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 131,922 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Inner bush has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 124,854 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 116,435 miles

Nearside Front brake backplate corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2018 116,435 miles

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

Nearside Front brake backplate corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 113,356 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 113,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2016 108,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 108,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 102,536 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 96,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2014 96,550 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,522 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 96,520 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 94,309 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 94,309 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 86,915 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,915 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 78,615 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 61,151 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,986 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,138 miles

front pads worn

n/s/fog light not working

n/s/front inner pad worn close to limit unable to view fully

n/s/rear tyre worn close to limit

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 GPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GPZ, 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 GPZ registered?

LM54 GPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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