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LM54 TUW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,199 mi
Last recorded100,199 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 100,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 100,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 100,131 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 100,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 98,557 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 95,425 miles

exhaust bracket broken front

headlamps slightly dim

Fail 17 Feb 2021 95,425 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken front

headlamps slightly dim

Pass 4 Feb 2020 92,194 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 86,489 miles

nearside lower ball joint slight play

rear pads low

Pass 1 Mar 2018 80,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front suspension noisey creaking

undershield fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 80,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front suspension noisey creaking

undershield fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,838 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,097 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight bulge nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2014 58,124 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 52,305 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,305 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 46,104 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,302 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,310 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,877 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 TUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TUW, 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 TUW registered?

LM54 TUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 2005.

Is LM54 TUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM54 TUW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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