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LM55 DKF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,398 mi
Last recorded132,398 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 132,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under body trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2024 132,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under body trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2023 123,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 114,344 miles

Under body trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2022 114,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 105,128 miles

Under body trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2021 105,098 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 86,405 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 77,096 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,993 miles

Front tyres wearing low on outer shoulder.

Nearside Front wiper worn but still clear the windscreen.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,539 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear brake pipe joints slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear both sides brake discs lipped

Slight play both front wheel bearings

undertrays fitted not allowing further inspection

Fail 29 Aug 2015 61,049 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear brake pipe joints slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear both sides brake discs lipped

Slight play both front wheel bearings

undertrays fitted not allowing further inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2014 55,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2013 48,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 42,558 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 36,981 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 36,981 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,220 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,678 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,404 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 DKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DKF, 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 DKF registered?

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

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The MOT history for LM55 DKF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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