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LM54 ZBO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,875 mi
Last recorded149,875 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 ZBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 149,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 149,805 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 149,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 138,922 miles

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 1 Mar 2013 131,675 miles

N/S/R tyre has cuts but no cords exposed

O/S/R tyre has cuts but no cord exposed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2013 131,675 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre has cuts but no cords exposed

O/S/R tyre has cuts but no cord exposed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2012 127,221 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 127,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 119,414 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 119,414 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 112,889 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 102,800 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 102,799 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 83,466 miles

advice both front tyres uneven wear

aqdvice near side front tyre bold on edge

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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LM54 ZBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZBO, 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 ZBO registered?

LM54 ZBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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The MOT history for LM54 ZBO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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