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LM55 AXS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,468 mi
Last recorded104,468 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 AXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 104,468 miles

bodywork damage

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r spring corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arm bushes perished/worn

Fail 26 Feb 2021 104,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bodywork damage

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r spring corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arm bushes perished/worn

Pass 8 May 2019 103,341 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic trays fitted to underside of vehicle restricting full inspection to underside of vehicle

some corrosion to rear subframe and its associated mountings

some damage to ns and os of body

Fail 4 Apr 2019 103,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy No Image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy No Image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Body Damage

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Body Damage

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Plastic Panels Fitted Under Vehicle Obstructing Inspection Of Some Components

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

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 97,959 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,254 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 77,264 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 77,264 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 66,546 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,730 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 49,724 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 46,876 miles

both rear tyres

Fail 29 Dec 2011 46,876 miles

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

both rear tyres

Pass 31 Dec 2010 40,692 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 29 Dec 2009 33,640 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,581 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 AXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AXS, 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 AXS registered?

LM55 AXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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