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LM55 BTZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,391 mi
Last recorded107,391 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 107,391 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,010 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 101,065 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,131 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 98,131 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides brake discs (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 87,796 miles

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

Nearside play in inner rack joint

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Oct 2015 87,796 miles

Nearside play in inner rack joint

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Oct 2014 77,031 miles

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,031 miles

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2013 68,523 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front & offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2013 68,523 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front & offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,731 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 58,731 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,862 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,411 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 37,411 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,790 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 BTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BTZ, 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 BTZ registered?

LM55 BTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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