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LM55 BUP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,746 mi
Last recorded77,746 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 BUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,746 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 72,179 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 72,133 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,424 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 58,819 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 53,802 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 53,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,216 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,074 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 38,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,939 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 26,387 miles

225/40/17 size tytres fitted across rear axle

225/45/17 size tyres fitted across front axle

nearside front tyre damaged at outer side wall

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 BUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM55 BUP registered?

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

Is LM55 BUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 BUP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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