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LM55 EYL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,498 mi
Last recorded115,498 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 115,498 miles

Both headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play anti roll bar link bar has play/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake shows minimal effort

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 29 Aug 2024 115,498 miles

Both headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play anti roll bar link bar has play/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Park brake shows minimal effort

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 29 Aug 2023 102,998 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 101,625 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 96,962 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 96,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,283 miles

Damage NSF tyre sidewall

OSF tyre has been run flat

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 93,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Damage NSF tyre sidewall

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

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

OSF tyre has been run flat

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,492 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 73,491 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall . 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,837 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 70,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,477 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,593 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 65,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,663 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,232 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 56,206 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,575 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2010 49,575 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2009 43,458 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 EYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EYL, 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 EYL registered?

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

Is LM55 EYL safe to buy?

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