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LM55 AWF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,848 mi
Last recorded154,848 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 AWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 154,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 146,692 miles

BOTH front tyres badly worn on inner edge

damage to offside rear lamp and has water inside

nearside parking brake effort low

Fail 21 Mar 2019 146,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH front tyres badly worn on inner edge

damage to offside rear lamp and has water inside

nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 21 Mar 2018 135,244 miles

re attatched engine undertray

Pass 27 Mar 2017 124,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear light lenses cracked.

Rear springs corroded.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 106,991 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Exhaust rear mounting broken but exhaust secure.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 106,991 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Exhaust rear mounting broken but exhaust secure.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,917 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 88,606 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 75,489 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 60,251 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edged

Fail 19 Jan 2011 50,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 19 Jan 2011 50,056 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 22 Jan 2010 29,059 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,059 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2008 18,204 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 18,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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 AWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AWF, 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 AWF registered?

LM55 AWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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