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LM55 BUA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 118,800 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 111,906 miles

various undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear 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))

VARIOUS UNDERSIDE CORRODING

Pass 19 Feb 2024 100,379 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 92,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 83,742 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 79,159 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 74,057 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 74,039 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 59,578 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 56,349 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 56,348 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 51,855 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,120 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,956 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 40,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 37,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 30,344 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,007 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs rusty

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 BUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BUA, 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 BUA registered?

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

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