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LM55 AXV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,373 mi
Last recorded92,373 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 AXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,373 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 87,800 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 87,800 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 82,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,149 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 70,209 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 65,522 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 59,206 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 AXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AXV, 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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How do I check the history of LM55 AXV?

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What year was LM55 AXV registered?

LM55 AXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is LM55 AXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 AXV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM55 AXV have outstanding finance?

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