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LM55 EXH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

226,048 mi
Last recorded226,048 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 EXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 226,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 125,220 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 112,278 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 101,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 85,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,510 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,545 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 62,779 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,324 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 56,137 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 73,605 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 122,850 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 110,812 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 53,183 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 EXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EXH, 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 EXH registered?

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

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