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LM54 LTU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,364 mi
Last recorded124,364 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 LTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 124,364 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 124,364 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 122,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 122,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 118,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 112,048 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 110,521 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower back,both (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre,wearing inner wall 205/55r16

Fail 8 Aug 2016 110,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower back,both (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre,wearing inner wall 205/55r16

Pass 10 Jun 2014 100,890 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 91,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,803 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,696 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,902 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 72,157 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 72,157 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 71,031 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,061 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 LTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

LM54 LTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2005.

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