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LM54 RAU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,793 mi
Last recorded67,793 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 RAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 67,793 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 65,287 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 65,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 59,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 55,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 47,373 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 44,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 43,253 miles

BOTH front tyres worn on edges and side walls damaged

BOTH rear tyres worn on edges and side walls damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Drop link ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Rear exhaust hanger snapped but still secure

Rear springs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 40,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

Offside Front Pads worn low

Rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,136 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,197 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,409 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,772 miles

both rear coil spring corroded

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight movement

Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,977 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,123 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,306 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 18,124 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 18,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,907 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 9,495 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 RAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

LM54 RAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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