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LM54 YXW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,157 mi
Last recorded173,157 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 173,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 155,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 146,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS AND OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 146,066 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 137,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 137,110 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front fog lamp lense broken

Pass 3 May 2019 121,392 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 114,078 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 104,232 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 104,231 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 May 2016 93,919 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 83,363 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 83,354 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,329 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,411 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,180 miles

front brake imbalance of 24%

Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,626 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,757 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,070 miles

advise floor cover fitted

advise n/s front tyre

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,836 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 YXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

LM54 YXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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