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LM55 FPO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,311 mi
Last recorded67,311 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 67,311 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 60,845 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,171 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,369 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 48,317 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,840 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,241 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 37,183 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 37,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,895 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,950 miles

n/s & o/s front discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,299 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,168 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 30,168 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,271 miles

nearside mirror indicator damaged and in poor condition

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 FPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FPO, 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 FPO registered?

LM55 FPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is LM55 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 FPO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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