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LM55 FAK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,601 mi
Last recorded117,601 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 FAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 117,601 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,237 miles

ESP fault displayed on lcd screen

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

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

engine management light illuminated

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,127 miles

ESP fault displayed on lcd screen

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 22 Feb 2017 98,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

ESP fault displayed on lcd screen

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 86,531 miles

ESP fault displayed on led screen

engine management light illuminated

Fail 1 Mar 2016 86,453 miles

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

ESP fault displayed on led screen

engine management light illuminated

Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,963 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 75,961 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 67,572 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,960 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Offside front tyre slighlty perished

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,943 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

passengers side front seat difficult to fold forward

Fail 30 Jun 2011 57,943 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

passengers side front seat difficult to fold forward

Pass 18 May 2010 54,192 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 50,421 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 FAK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FAK, 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 FAK registered?

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

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