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LM54 PXE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,149 mi
Last recorded146,149 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 PXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 146,149 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 146,112 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 139,221 miles

Engine management light on suggesting an emissions problem

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

Fail 14 May 2018 139,221 miles

Engine management light on suggesting an emissions problem

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 131,820 miles

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

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

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Pass 19 Apr 2016 122,953 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 116,640 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 116,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 109,212 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 109,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 100,328 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 87,032 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 70,539 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 61,723 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,564 miles

Long travel on park brake lever

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,844 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 PXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXE, 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 PXE registered?

LM54 PXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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