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LM55 BWG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,373 mi
Last recorded90,373 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 90,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake not quite as effective as osf.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 90,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake not quite as effective as osf.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 81,725 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 81,722 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 71,896 miles

Nearside Front play in hub assembly.

Slight judder from from brakes shown on rbt.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front low /bald outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 71,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front play in hub assembly.

Slight judder from from brakes shown on rbt.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front low /bald outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,953 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 58,156 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 470,026 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 37,519 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 30,446 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 21,025 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on edges may need replacing before next mot also nearside rear wearing low keep eye on tyres

Pass 5 Jan 2009 10,751 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 BWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BWG, 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 BWG registered?

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

Is LM55 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 BWG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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