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LM55 BFY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,564 mi
Last recorded107,564 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 107,564 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 107,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 102,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end play

Pass 13 Feb 2024 96,775 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner and outer arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 96,775 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner and outer arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 88,004 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 78,342 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 78,342 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 73,390 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 73,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,894 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,572 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 64,572 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,710 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,903 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 54,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 50,404 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,596 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 39,572 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,060 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 32,758 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 32,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,624 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,747 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,038 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 19,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 BFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BFY, 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 BFY registered?

LM55 BFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is LM55 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 BFY shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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