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LM55 EZG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,861 mi
Last recorded121,861 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 121,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 114,772 miles

h/brake warning light remains on after brake is released

Fail 10 Mar 2016 114,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

h/brake warning light remains on after brake is released

Pass 14 Mar 2015 101,213 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 91,284 miles

slight damage to o/s/r lamp unit

some corrosion/pitting to o/s/f brake pipe

some wear/movement rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Mar 2014 91,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight damage to o/s/r lamp unit

some corrosion/pitting to o/s/f brake pipe

some wear/corrosion to front brake discs

some wear/movement rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,754 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 71,754 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,199 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 68,199 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,371 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 54,371 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,142 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise tyres getting close to wear markers

Fail 18 Feb 2010 43,007 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,007 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 31,856 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 EZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EZG, 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 EZG registered?

LM55 EZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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