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LM54 PZF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

61,997 mi
Last recorded61,997 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 61,997 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gear box oil leak

under tray fitted obstructing clear view of some items

under tray misty with oil

Fail 13 Aug 2026 61,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gear box oil leak

under tray fitted obstructing clear view of some items

under tray misty with oil

Pass 23 Aug 2025 59,344 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check entssome components

Fail 23 Aug 2025 59,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check entssome components

Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,463 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Fail 13 Aug 2024 57,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 23 Aug 2023 55,643 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine under tray fitted preventing clear view off some items

Pass 27 Aug 2022 54,022 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tpms lamp on

Undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 27 Aug 2022 54,022 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tpms lamp on

Undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Aug 2021 52,210 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Fail 7 Aug 2021 52,153 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 3 Aug 2020 50,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 48,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all items to be checked

Fail 17 Aug 2019 48,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all items to be checked

Pass 18 Aug 2018 44,021 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2018 44,021 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust system insecure centeral part (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 37,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,151 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 29,272 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 29,164 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 24,425 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 20,250 miles

both rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 10 Jan 2011 19,121 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 15,151 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 13,174 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 13,174 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 11,552 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm continal sport 205/55/r16 91v

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 PZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PZF, 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 PZF registered?

LM54 PZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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