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LM55 AVV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,403 mi
Last recorded121,403 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 AVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 121,403 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 121,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 117,893 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 113,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray & sill cover fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2021 110,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2020 107,749 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2020 107,749 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2019 105,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2019 105,302 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 103,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 103,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner tread.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 100,105 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner tread.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 97,277 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 93,245 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 84,776 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 84,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,980 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,627 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 63,510 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 57,717 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 50,616 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 46,258 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,258 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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LM55 AVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LM55 AVV, 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 LM55 AVV registered?

LM55 AVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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