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LM55 AWA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,694 mi
Last recorded62,694 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 62,694 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 62,694 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 61,685 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 60,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 60,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 59,263 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bothside drive shafts corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2023 59,260 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bothside drive shafts corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 57,943 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 56,875 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 52,272 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,240 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,828 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 43,354 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,049 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2009 26,819 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 AWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LM55 AWA, 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 AWA registered?

LM55 AWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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