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LM55 EYK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,918 mi
Last recorded133,918 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 133,918 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Exhaust mounting bracket to gearbox missing.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake pedal rubber missing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 122,558 miles

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 113,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 108,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED ON INNER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 103,434 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear brake flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 103,434 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear brake flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heatshield not supported correctly (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 99,967 miles

Central Rear exhaust hanger missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,378 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 92,531 miles

Centre exhaust hanger missing but system still adequately supported

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Rear offside and nearside tyres deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2015 87,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,632 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 82,632 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2012 66,200 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 66,197 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,800 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 61,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,819 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,138 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 EYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EYK, 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 EYK registered?

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

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The MOT history for LM55 EYK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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