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LM54 PWX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,315 mi
Last recorded126,315 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 PWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2019 126,315 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section on (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section on (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 122,882 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 116,554 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 116,554 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 108,219 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 108,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 99,916 miles

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

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

emissions not recorded result

Fail 15 Sep 2015 99,686 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working in wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

emissions not recorded result

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,967 miles

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm inner edges

colour of both rear indicators

condition both rear inner anti roll bar bushs

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,167 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 84,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,166 miles

205/55/16 91W

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 3mm tread depth and unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,747 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 57,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 51,225 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,987 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PWX, 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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LM54 PWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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