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LM55 DKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,699 mi
Last recorded95,699 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 DKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,699 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 88,949 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 88,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,961 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 78,960 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 60,232 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 25 Jan 2014 53,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 40,528 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 320,047 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,743 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 17,312 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 DKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DKJ, 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 DKJ registered?

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

Is LM55 DKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 DKJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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